LEICA M10 MONOCHROM Instruction manual EN FOREWORD SCOPE OF DELIVERY Dear Customer, Before using your camera for the first time, please check that the We wish you a great deal of fun and success taking photographs accessories supplied are complete. with your new Leica M10 Monochrom. Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the full scope of functions – Leica M10 Monochrom your camera has to offer. You can find all information about the – Camera bayonet cover Leica M10 Monochrom whenever you need it at – Lithium ion battery Leica BP-SCL5 m-monochrom.leica-camera.com. – Battery charger Leica BC-SCL 5, incl. mains cable and in-car charger cable Your Leica Camera AG – Carry strap – Drawstring pouch for battery, charger and cables

Foreword/Scope of delivery – Quick Start Guide – Test certificate – Registration card

Subject to changes in design and production. 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES Please read the chapters “Legal information”, “Safety EN remarks”, and “General information” before using your camera Please contact Leica Customer Care or visit the Leica Camera AG for the first time. Knowledge of the content will prevent Replacement parts/accessories website for information on the extensive range of Leica replace- inadvertent damage to the product, possible injuries and other ment parts/accessories: risks. us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Technical-Equipment

Only the accessories specified and described in this manual or by Leica Camera AG must be used with the camera (battery, charger, mains plug, mains cable, etc.). These accessories should only be used with this product. Third-party accessories may result in malfunctions or damage to the product.

3 EN LEGAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF GPS

Legal restrictions on use LEGAL INFORMATION • The use of GPS and associated technologies may be restricted • Compliance with copyright laws is mandatory. The recording and in some countries or regions. publication of pre-recorded media like tapes, CDs or other • You should therefore contact your travel agent or the embassy of published or broadcast material may breach copyright laws. The your destination country for relevant information beforehand. same applies for all software supplied in the scope of delivery. • The People's Republic of China and Cuba (exceptions: Hong Legal information

Legal information Kong and Macao) prohibit the use of GPS within their territories and in the vicinity of their borders. Violations will be prosecuted by local authorities. Notes on function • Prerequisite for GPS triangulation is “Line of Sight” (LoS) to at least 3 GPS satellites (up to 9 of the total 24 GPS satellites are available from any point on Earth at all times). The camera should therefore always be held with the GPS antenna pointing straight upwards. • Make sure not to cover the GPS antenna with your hand or any object (specifically metallic objects).

4 • Perfect signal reception from GPS satellites may be impossible in REGULATORY INFORMATION EN the following locations or under the circumstances listed below. Geolocation may then be impossible or erratic at best. You will find the manufacturing date of your camera on the stickers Legal information in the Warranty Card and/or on the packaging. – in enclosed spaces The date format is year/month/day. – underground – under trees Specific regional approvals for this device can be found in the – in a moving vehicle camera menu. – in the vicinity of tall buildings or in narrow valleys Legal information – in the vicinity of high-voltage lines ▸ Select Camera Information in the main menu – in tunnels ▸ Select Regulatory Information – in the vicinity of mobile phones – with an accessory attached to the flash shoe, e.g. a flash unit

We recommend recommissioning the GPS function in a location with good signal reception if the camera has not been used for an extended period of time.

Notes on safe use The electromagnetic radiation generated by the GPS system may affect electronic instruments and measuring devices. Make sure to disable the GPS function on board an aircraft before takeoff or landing, in hospitals and other locations where RF restrictions apply.

5 EN CE MARK DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC

The CE mark on our products documents compliance with the EQUIPMENT Legal information fundamental requirements of applicable EU guidelines. (Applies within the EU and for other European countries with active waste separation policies.)

English Declaration of Conformity (DoC) This device contains electric and/or electronic components which Hereby, “Leica Camera AG” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive must not be disposed of in general household waste. Instead, it 2014/53/EU. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our Radio Equipment should be disposed of at a recycling collection point provided by Legal information Legal information products from our DoC server: your local authority. www.cert.leica-camera.com In case of further questions, please contact: Leica Camera AG, Am Leitz- This service is free of charge. Any standard or rechargeable Park 5, 35578 Wetzlar, Germany batteries used in this device must be removed and disposed of Depending on product (see technical data) separately in accordance with local regulations. Type Frequency band (central Maximum power frequency) (dBm E.I.R.P.) Please contact your local authorities, waste disposal collection WLAN 2412–2462/5180–5240 MHz/ 20 5260–5320/5500–5700 MHz point or the retailer, from whom you purchased the device for more Bluetooth® Wireless 2402–2480 MHz 20 Technology information on correct waste disposal.

6 IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF such a network, as this could be construed as unauthorized EN access. Legal information ®

WLAN/BLUETOOTH Legal information • We recommend disabling the WLAN function while on an • Appropriate measures must be taken to ensure security and aircraft. protect against disruptions to the systems in place where • Please read the important notes on specific functions of Leica devices or computer systems are in use that require more FOTOS on p. 112. stringent security than WLAN devices. • Leica Camera AG shall not accept liability for damages arising Legal information from the use of the camera for purposes other than as a WLAN device. • It is assumed that the WLAN function will be used in countries where this camera is sold. There may be a risk of breaching statutory wireless communication regulations when using the camera in other countries. Leica Camera AG shall not accept liability for such breaches. • Please note that there is a risk of unauthorized third party interception of wirelessly communicated data. We highly recommend that you activate encryption in the wireless access point settings to ensure data safety. • Avoid using the camera in areas where it can be exposed to magnetic fields, static electricity or other interferences, e.g. near a microwave oven. RF transmissions may otherwise not reach the camera. • Using the camera near devices like microwave ovens or wireless phones that use the 2.4 GHz RF band may negatively affect the performance of both devices. • Do not attempt to connect to wireless networks you are not authorized to use. • The device will automatically search for wireless networks, once the WLAN function is enabled. A list, including networks you are not authorized to access, will be displayed (SSID: Network identifier for a WLAN network). Do not attempt to connect to

7 EN SAFETY REMARKS • Take care not to soil or scratch the sensor for lens detection in the bayonet. You must similarly prevent direct contact of the Legal information bayonet with grains of sand or similar particles, as these could GENERAL INFORMATION cause irreparable damage. This component must only be cleaned with a dry cloth (in system cameras). • Do not use your camera in the immediate vicinity of devices that • Use a cotton or linen cloth instead of a microfiber cloth from an generate powerful magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic optician's (synthetic) when cleaning the contacts. Make sure to fields (e.g. induction ovens, microwave ovens, television sets or discharge any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a Safety remarks Safety remarks computer screens, video game consoles, cell phones, broad- heating or water pipe (conductive, grounded material). Dirt casting equipment). Their electromagnetic fields can interfere deposits and oxidation on the contacts can be avoided by with recordings. storing your camera in a dry location with the lens cap and the • Strong magnetic fields, e.g. from speakers or large electric flash shoe/viewfinder cap (in system cameras) attached. motors can damage the stored picture data or disrupt recording. • Only use accessories specified for this model to prevent faults, • Switch off the camera, remove the battery briefly, replace it and short circuits or electric shock. switch the camera back on in case of a camera malfunction due • Do not attempt to remove parts of the housing (covers) yourself. to the effects of electromagnetic fields. Repairs must be done at authorized service centers only. • Do not use the camera in the immediate vicinity of radio • Protect the camera against contact with insect sprays and other transmitters or high-voltage power lines. Their electromagnetic aggressive chemicals. Petroleum spirit, thinner and alcohol must fields may interfere with recordings. not be used for cleaning. Some chemicals and liquids can • Always store small parts e.g. the accessory shoe cover as damage the camera housing or the surface finish. follows: • Rubber and plastics are known to expel aggressive chemicals – out of the reach of children and should therefore not be kept in contact with the camera for – in a safe location, where they will not get lost or stolen extended periods of time. • State-of-the-art electronic components are sensitive to static • Prevent any sand or dust or water penetration into the camera, discharge. Since people can easily pick up charges of several e.g. during snowfall or rain or on the beach. Be extra careful 10,000 volts by walking on synthetic carpets, a discharge can when changing the lens (in system cameras) and when inserting occur when you touch the camera, and especially it is placed on or removing the memory card and rechargeable battery. Sand a conductive surface. A static discharge on the camera housing and dust can damage the camera, the lens, the memory card poses no risk for the electronics. Despite built-in safety circuits, and the battery. Moisture can cause malfunctions and you should avoid direct contact with external camera contacts irreparable damage to the camera and memory card. like those in the flash shoe.

8 LENS • The battery must be removed from the camera or charger and EN must be replaced immediately in case of a strange smell, Legal information • A camera lens can have the effect of a magnifying glass when discoloration, deformation, overheating or leakage. Continued Safety remarks exposed to direct frontal sunlight. The camera must therefore be use of the battery may result in overheating, which can cause protected against extended exposure to direct sunlight. fire and/or explosion! • Attaching the lens cap and keeping the camera in the shade or • Never throw batteries into a fire as they may explode. ideally in its camera case, will help prevent damage to the • Keep the battery away from sources of heat in case of leakage interior of the camera. Safety remarks or if you smell burning. Leaked fluid can catch fire! • The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can RECHARGEABLE BATTERY cause damage to the batteries – and in extreme cases – cause serious or life-threatening injuries. • Improper use of the batteries or the use of unapproved battery • Make sure that the power socket is freely accessible at all times. types may result in an explosion! • Do not attempt to open the battery or the charger. Repairs must • Do not expose the rechargeable battery to sunlight, heat, only be carried out by authorized service centers. humidity or moisture for prolonged periods of time. Likewise, the • Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries can cause batteries must not be placed in a microwave oven or a suffocation when swallowed. high-pressure container as this would pose a fire or explosion hazard. FIRST AID • Do not under any circumstances charge or insert a damp or wet battery into the camera! • Battery fluid may cause blindness if it comes into contact • A safety valve in the battery ensures that any excess pressure with the eyes. Rinse the eyes thoroughly with clean water caused by improper handling is discharged safely. It is neverthe- immediately. Avoid rubbing. Seek medical attention less important to dispose of a bloated battery immediately. It immediately. may pose an explosion hazard! • Leaked battery fluid poses an injury hazard when it comes in • Keep the battery contacts clean and easily accessible. Although contact with clothing or skin. Rinse the affected areas lithium-ion batteries are secured against short circuits, they thoroughly with clean water. should still be protected against contact with metal objects like paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited battery can get very hot and cause severe burns. CHARGER • When a battery is accidentally dropped, make sure to check the • Using the charger in the vicinity of broadcasting receivers may housing and the contacts immediately for any damage. A interfere with reception. Ensure a distance of at least 1 m (3 ft) damaged battery can damage the camera. between the charger and the receiver.

9 EN • When the charger is in use, it may emit a buzzing sound – this is CARRY STRAP normal and not a malfunction.

• Disconnect the charger from the mains when it is not in use, as • Carry straps are usually made of very robust material. You should Safety remarks it consumes electricity (a very small amount), even if no battery therefore keep it out of the reach of children. A carry strap is not is inserted. a toy and poses a strangulation risk. • Always keep the charger contacts clean, and never short circuit • Use the carry strap only for its intended purpose on a camera or them. on binoculars. Any other use poses the risk of injury and may possibly result in damage to the carry strap and is therefore not • The in-car charging cable must only be operated in 12V in-car Safety remarks Safety remarks grids and must never be connected while the charger is permitted. connected to mains electricity. • Carry straps should also not be used for cameras/binoculars during sports activities that pose a risk of entanglement (e.g. when mountain climbing and similar outdoor activities). MEMORY CARD • Never remove the memory card during a datasave or card TRIPOD reading process. The camera must not be switched off or be • When using a tripod, make sure it is standing securely and turn subjected to impact or vibrations while working. the camera only by turning the tripod, not the actual camera. • Do not open the cover/remove the memory card or the battery Ensure that the tripod screw is hand-tightened only. Avoid while the status LED is lit, which indicates memory access. Data transporting the camera while the tripod is attached. You might on the card may otherwise be destroyed and camera malfunc- injure yourself or others and the camera could get damaged. tions may occur. • Do not drop or bend memory cards as this will cause damage and result in the loss of stored data. FLASH • Do not touch the connections on the reverse of the memory card • The use of incompatible flash units with your Leica M10 and keep them clean and dry. Monochrom can result in irreparable damage to the camera • Keep memory cards out of the reach of children. Swallowing a and/or the flash unit. memory card may cause suffocation.

SENSOR • Cosmic radiation (e.g. during flights) may cause pixel defects.

10 EN Safety remarks Safety remarks Safety remarks

11 EN GENERAL INFORMATION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY Please read the section about “Care/Maintenance” for more • The battery must have a temperature between + 0°C and information about what to do in case of problems. + 30°C for charging (otherwise the charger will not switch on or will switch off again immediately). • Lithium-ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of CAMERA/LENS their current charge level. A partially charged battery will charge (For system cameras) to full capacity faster than a fully discharged one. • Make a note of the serial numbers of your camera (engraved in • The rechargeable batteries come only partly charged ex works and should therefore be charged fully before their first use.

General information the base of the camera housing) and lenses, as this information will be extremely important in case of loss. • A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully • Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover charged and – by using it in the camera – depleted 2 to 3 times. attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies penetrating the This depletion process should be repeated roughly every 25 camera. cycles. • That is why you should always replace lenses quickly and in a • Battery and charger heat up during the charging process. That is dust-free environment. normal and not a malfunction. • Never store the camera bayonet cover or the lens back cover in • Rapid flashing of the two LEDs (> 2 Hz) when charging a pants pocket, as they will attract lint and dust, which could commences indicates a charging error (e.g. maximum charging then be accidentally introduced into the camera. time exceeded, voltages or temperatures outside permitted ranges or a short circuit). Disconnect the charger from the mains and remove the battery. Ensure that the above tempera- LCD PANEL ture conditions are met and then restart the charging process. • Condensation may form on the LCD panel if the camera is Please contact your dealer, the Leica office in your country or exposed to great temperature fluctuations. Wipe the screen Leica Camera AG if the problem persists. carefully with a soft, dry cloth. • Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries generate power by way of • The screen image will initially be slightly darker than normal if internal chemical reactions. These reactions are influenced by the camera is very cold when it is switched on. The normal level ambient temperature and humidity. To ensure a maximum of brightness will be reached as soon as the LCD panel warms service life of the battery, it should not be exposed to extreme up. temperatures (high or low) for extended periods of time (e.g. in a parked car in the summer or winter).

12 • However, every battery has a limited service life! After several • We recommend formatting memory cards from time to time, EN hundred charging cycles, this limitation will become evident as because fragmented residual data from deleted files may block

the operating times get significantly shorter. some of the storage capacity. General information • The replaceable battery supplies power to a backup battery, • Generally, it is not necessary to format (initialize) memory cards which is permanently installed in the camera. This backup that have been previously used. Formatting will, however, be battery retains the date and time for some weeks. Once the necessary if you insert an unformatted memory card or a card backup battery is depleted, it must be replenished by inserting a that was formatted in another device (e.g. a computer) for the charged main battery. The time and date will have to be set first time. again after a full depletion of both batteries. • We recommend backing up your data on a PC, because • As the battery capacity deteriorates or if using an older battery, electromagnetic fields, static electricity and any damage to the warning messages may appear and some functions may be memory card or camera defects may result in irretrievable restricted or blocked entirely. damage or loss of your data. • Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an • SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards come with a write extended period of time. Make sure to switch the camera off via protection slider to prevent accidental overwriting. This slider is the main switch before removing the battery. Leaving the battery located on the non-beveled side of the card. All data on the card in the camera will result in a deep discharge after a few weeks. is protected when the slider is set to its lower position, marked Voltage levels will decrease significantly, as the camera uses a LOCK. low idle current to maintain settings. • All data stored on a memory card will be lost during formatting. • Dispose of damaged batteries in accordance with the relevant Formatting will not be prevented by the deletion protection set regulations at an approved collection point for proper recycling. for individual pictures. • The date of manufacture can be found on the battery. The date format is week/year. SENSOR MEMORY CARD • Any dust or dirt particles stuck to the glass cover of the sensor may result in noticeable dark stains or specks on the pictures (in • The range of available SD/SDHC/SDXC cards on the market is system cameras). You can send your camera to the Leica too extensive for Leica Camera AG to test for compatibility and Customer Care department for sensor cleaning (see p. 138). quality. Generally, any type of memory card may be used without This service is not part of the warranty offering and will therefore any damage to the camera or memory card. As some "no name" incur charges. cards may not fully comply with the SD/SDHC/SDXC standards, Leica Camera AG cannot provide any guarantee of function.

13 EN DATA FIRMWARE UPDATE • All data, including personal information, may be changed or Leica is continuously working on the further development and deleted due to incorrect or accidental operation, static optimization of the Leica M10 Monochrom. As digital cameras discharge, accidents, malfunctions, repairs and other measures. have many functions that are controlled electronically, improve- • Please note that Leica Camera AG does NOT accept liability for ments and enhancements to the functions can be installed on the direct or consequential damage due to the manipulation or camera retroactively. Leica releases what are known as firmware destruction of data and personal information. updates at irregular intervals. Cameras are always supplied from the factory with the latest firmware. Otherwise you can download it from our website yourself and transfer it to your camera. General information You will receive a newsletter informing you of the availability of a new firmware update if you register your camera on the Leica Camera homepage. Visit the download section or the "Customer Area" for information about how to register or how to get firmware updates for your Leica M10 Monochrom. Additionally, you can find information about changes or additions to the manual at: club.leica-camera. com Leica releases firmware updates for lenses at irregular intervals. You can download any new firmware version from our homepage and transfer it to your lens. Please see p. 111 for more informa- tion. Select the menu item Camera Information (see p. 111) to check whether your camera and lenses are running the latest firmware version.

14 WARRANTY EN

In addition to your statutory warranty rights regarding your dealer, Warranty you will receive an additional Leica Camera AG product warranty valid from the date of purchase at an authorized Leica retailer. Previously, the product warranty was included with the product in the packaging. From now on, the product warranty will only be available online as a new service. You will be able to review the warranty conditions for your product at any time, without having to search fr the document. Please note that this new policy applies only for products that are no longer delivered with a hardcopy product warranty included in the packaging. Any products still delivered with the warranty document in the packaging remain governed exclusively by that document. For more information regarding the warranty scope, services and limitations, please visit: warranty.leica-camera.com

15 EN 16 Table of Content PREPARATION DISPLAYS PART DESIGNATIONS TABLE OFCONTENT WARRANTY GENERAL INFORMATION REMARKSSAFETY LEGAL INFORMATION REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES SCOPE OFDELIVERY FOREWORD TABLE OFCONTENT LENS INSERTING/REMOVING THEMEMORY CARD INSERTING/REMOVING THEBATTERY CHARGING THEBATTERY PREPARING THECHARGER ATTACHING THECARRY STRAP LCD PANEL VIEWFINDER LENS DETECTION CHANGING THELENS INCOMPATIBLE LENSES LENSES WITHLIMITEDCOMPATIBILITY COMPATIBLE LENSES IN REVIEWMODE WHEN TAKING APICTURE USING A LEICAUSING MLENS A LEICAUSING MLENS ...... WITHOUT WITH ...... 6-BITENCODING 6-BITENCODING ...... 16 15 12 28 24 20 33 31 30 29 28 28 25 24 38 35 34 34 33 25 25 38 38 8 4 3 2 2 CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS CAMERA OPERATION DATE/TIME MENU LANGUAGE QUICK ACCESS MENU CONTROL CONTROL ELEMENTS DIOPTER COMPENSATION DATE DIRECT ACCESS VIA THESTATUS SCREEN FAVORITES MENU SUBMENU MENU NAVIGATION MENU SECTIONS CONTROL ELEMENTS LCD PANEL LV BUTTON/PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON FOCUS BUTTON THUMBWHEEL ISO SETTING WHEEL SHUTTER SPEEDSETTING DIAL SHUTTER BUTTON MAIN SWITCH MANAGING THEFAVORITES MENU COMBI MENU DATE/TIME MENU SCALE MENU KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD SUBMENU MAIN MENU FAVORITES MENU ALEICAUSING RLENS ...... 56 42 56 56 54 48 42 40 56 55 55 54 51 50 48 48 46 46 45 45 45 44 44 43 42 54 53 53 52 51 49 49 48 39 TIME...... 56 EXPOSURE...... 72 EN AUTOMATIC TIME VIA GPS...... 56 EXPOSURE METERING METHODS...... 72

TIME ZONE...... 56 SPOT METERING...... 72 Table of Content DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME...... 56 CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING...... 72 POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE)...... 57 MULTI-FIELD METERING...... 72 EXPOSURE MODES...... 73 LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER (EVF) SETTINGS...... 57 APERTURE PRIORITY - A...... 73 BRIGHTNESS...... 58 MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M...... 74 RANGEFINDER...... 58 LCD PANEL...... 58 LONG-TERM EXPOSURE (B)...... 75 INFORMATION DISPLAYS...... 58 EXPOSURE CONTROL...... 77 EXPOSURE PREVIEW...... 77 BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS...... 60 EXPOSURE LOCK...... 77 FILE FORMAT...... 60 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION...... 78 JPG SETTINGS...... 60 PICTURE RECORDING MODES...... 79 RESOLUTION...... 60 SERIAL EXPOSURES...... 79 IMAGE PROPERTIES...... 61 INTERVAL SHOOTING...... 80 PICTURE MODE...... 62 SPECIFYING THE NUMBER OF PICTURES...... 80 SPECIFYING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN SHOTS...... 80 DRIVE MODE...... 62 EXPOSURE BRACKETING...... 81 IMAGE TYPES...... 63 SELF-TIMER...... 82 USING THE RANGEFINDER...... 63 AUXILIARY DISPLAYS...... 83 IMAGE FIELD (BRIGHT-LINE FRAME)...... 63 GRID...... 83 LIVE VIEW MODE...... 65 CLIPPING...... 83 FOCUSING...... 66 LEVEL GAUGE...... 84 VIA RANGEFINDER...... 66 HISTOGRAM...... 85 SUPERIMPOSED IMAGE METHOD (DOUBLE IMAGE)...... 66 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY...... 86 SPLIT IMAGE METHOD...... 66 COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS...... 86 IN LIVE VIEW MODE...... 67 FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING)...... 87 FOCUS PEAKING...... 67 HSS (HIGH SPEED SYNC.)...... 88 ENLARGEMENT...... 68 FLASH CONTROL...... 88 ACCESSING ASSIST FUNCTIONS...... 68 SYNC POINT...... 88 ISO SENSITIVITY...... 70 FLASH RANGE...... 89 FIXED ISO VALUES...... 70 FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION...... 90 AUTOMATIC SETTING...... 71 FLASH EXPOSURE DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER...... 91 LIMITING SETTING RANGES...... 71 17 EN 18 Table of Content LEICA FOTOS OTHER FUNCTIONS REVIEW MODE FIRMWARE UPDATES RESETTING THECAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS USING RAW DATA (DNG) DATA TRANSFER DATA MANAGEMENT USER PROFILES REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL CONNECTION PREVIEW OFLATEST RECORDING DELETING RECORDINGS TAGGING/RATING OFRECORDINGS DISPLAYING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS AT ONCE CROPPED SECTIONZOOM INFO DISPLAYS INREVIEWMODE SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH RECORDINGS INITIATE/EXIT REVIEWMODE CONTROL ELEMENTS INREVIEWMODE SHUTTING OWN THECONNECTION UPDATING THECAMERA FIRMWARE FORMATTING AMEMORY CARD ADDING COPYRIGHT INFORMATION RESETTING IMAGE NUMBERING CREATING ANEWFOLDER EDIT FILENAMES DATA STRUCTURE ONTHEMEMORY CARD DELETING UNRATED RECORDINGS DELETING ALLRECORDINGS DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS ...... 112 104 113 112 111 110 110 110 106 104 103 113 111 109 108 107 107 107 106 102 101 100 92 99 98 96 95 94 93 93 92 LEICA ACADEMY LEICA CUSTOMER CARE TECHNICAL DATA INDEX MENU OVERVIEW FAQ CARE/STORAGE SENSOR SENSOR CLEANING DUST DETECTION ...... 138 138 134 128 124 118 114 116 116 116 EN Table of Content

Definition of the various categories of information found in this manual Note Additional information Important Failure to observe the instructions may result in damage to the camera, the accessories or the pictures. Attention Non-compliance may result in personal injury 19 EN 20 Part Designations LEICA M10 MONOCHROM PART DESIGNATIONS 5 1 13a 2 3 11 6 7 12 3a 8 13 4a 14 4 10 9 5 26 * 21 more information abouthow information tomore with these work andother lenses. thePlease read sections “Displays (viewfinder)” and“Leica Mlenses” for Leica Mlenseswith viewfinder attachment cover sensor. the brightness 20 19 27 18 17 28 22 15 30 29 24 23 25 16 1 Main switch 25 Locking toggle for bottom cover EN 2 Shutter button 26 Bottom cover locking point Part Designations 3 Shutter speed setting dial 27 Tripod thread A ¼, DIN 4503 (¼”) a Alignment point for shutter speed setting wheel 28 Battery release lever 4 ISO setting wheel 29 Memory card slot a Index for ISO setting wheel 30 Battery compartment 5 Strap lugs 6 Accessory shoe 7 Rangefinder window 8 Brightness sensor* 9 Self-timer LED 10 Viewfinder window 11 Focus button 12 Lens release button 13 Leica M bayonet a 6-bit encoding (sensor for lens detection) 14 Image field selector 15 Viewfinder eyepiece 16 Thumbwheel 17 Brightness sensor for LCD panel 18 LV button 19 PLAY button 20 MENU button 21 Status LED 22 LCD panel 23 Directional pad 24 Center button

21 EN 22 Part Designations LENS * 35 34 34a 32a 34b 33 34c 32 31 33a * 35 34 33 32 31 features may vary depending onmodel. features may vary package.Not included inthe delivery Representative image. Technical c b a a a 6-bit encoding Alignment button for lensreplacement Depth offieldscale Alignment pointfor focus setting Fixed ring Focus tab Focus ring Index for exposure values setting with scale ring Aperture Lens hood EN Part Designations

23 EN 24 Displays 2 1 VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS Metering field for focusing (e.g.50mm+75mm) frame Bright-line 2 1 3 3 e. d. c. b. a. displayDigital – – – – – – – – – – – – • •

Flashsymbol: Details offlash beforeexposure exposure andafter toFlash ready use Warning range before isundercut the measuring speed setting wheelto the adjust exposure. setting andshutter ring rotation ofthe aperture LEDsgive the of sation. Thetriangular direction as lightbalancefor exposure compenConcurrently for manualexposure setting: use Indicates (flashing) that compensation isin exposure active Indicates lock is (whenlit)that the metering memory full( card Message: Memory ( card Message: memory No Notification fullcachefor (temporarily) button) activating exposure metering by the tapping shutter settingtime during andfor about0.5 swhen for compensation ashort valueExposure (appears mode priority overshot usingaperture orundershot Warning that the metering orsetting ranges are shutter speedsin1sincrements. mode priority aperture Displays the automatically calculated shutter speedin (bottom): (top): : : A orthe countdown oflonger Sd Full ) ) - A LCD PANEL IN REVIEW MODE EN All displays/values refer to the actual settings WHEN TAKING A PICTURE Displays All displays/values refer to the actual settings 1 2 3 8 9 In Live View mode 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 24 5 6 7 25 10

11 12 11 13 26 17 14 15 16 18 19 27 17 20 21 15 16 18 19

When using the rangefinder

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15 8 21 25 EN 26 Displays 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 User profile capacity card Remaining memory bar chart Remaining numberof exposures detection incl. trend via previewExposure Shutter speed compensation scale Exposure Light balance ISO Sensitivity mode Exposure lines(choice of2variants) Grid available(only in meteringExposure field edges in (identification ofinsharp the object) Focus peaking overexposed subjectsections(red) Clipping identificationofunderexposed (blue),or Histogram capacity Battery Lens information Flash syncpoint GPS FOTOSWLAN/Leica mode( Picture meteringExposure method level/resolution format/compression File (not available inmonochrome models) White balancemode Drive Mode Spot exposure metering method) ) 27 26 25 24 File numberoftheshownFile picture visiblefor(only enlarged sections) Icon for marked picture name File Display sectionsizeandposition ofcropped CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL EN

The battery charge status is displayed in the status pane and in the Displays header line.

Display Charge status approx. 88 - 100% approx. 63 - 87% approx. 47 - 62% approx. 36 - 46% approx. 26 - 35% approx. 0 - 25% The battery needs charging or replacing

27 EN 28 Preparation • Attention ATTACHING THECARRY STRAP PREPARATION falling. tothe mounted clipsare prevent correctly from the camera pleasemake strap, Once you that have sure attached the carry • Note the charger to mainselectricity. Use the mainscablewith the matching plugto regional connect PREPARING THECHARGER The charger willautomatically adapt to localmainsvoltage. CHARGING THE BATTERY CHARGE STATUS INDICATORS ON THE CHARGER EN

The camera is powered by a lithium-ion battery. Preparation

INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER

The status LED indicates a correct charging process.

Display Charge status Charge time* CHARGE flashes battery is charging green 80% lights up orange 80% approx. 2 hours ▸ Slide the battery into the charger with the grooves facing down, CHARGE continuous 100% approx. 3½ h until the contacts meet green light ▸ Press down on the battery until you can hear and feel it clicking into place ▸ Ensure that the battery is fully inserted into the charger Disconnect the charger from mains electricity when the charging process is complete. There is no risk of overcharging. REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CHARGER ▸ Tilt the battery up and lift it out at an angle

* for a completely discharged battery 29 EN 30 Preparation • • Important ▸ ▸ INSERTING/REMOVING THEBATTERY

switching onthe camera. Make that sure the bottom cover closedbefore issecurely card. intheresult lossofcustom settings ordamage to the memory Removing isswitched onmay whilethe camera the battery 32 Open the bottom (seep. cover andcloseitagain afterwards isswitched that OFF(seep. Ensure the camera ) 42 ) REMOVAL INSERTION INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD The memory card slot is located directly next to the battery EN compartment.

The camera will save exposures to an SD (Secure Digital), SDHC Preparation (High Capacity) or SDXC (eXtended Capacity) memory card. ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 42) ▸ Open the bottom cover and close it again afterwards (see p. Notes 32) • SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are available from various suppliers in various sizes and with differing read/write speeds. INSERTION Memory cards with high storage capacities and high read/write speeds offer quick storage and rendering. • The memory card may not be supported (capacity) or will have to be formated before first use (see p. 109). The camera will in that case display a relevant message. Please see the section "Technical Data" for information about supported cards. • Check the memory card for correct alignment if you are having difficulties inserting it into the camera. • See p. 10 and p. 13 for additional information. • Removing the bottom cover or the memory card while the camera is switched on, or switching on the camera while the bottom cover is not attached will trigger the following warning message on the display: – Bottom cover removed. REMOVAL – No card available.

31 EN 32 Preparation ▸ ▸ ▸ OPEN OPEN/CLOSE THEBOTTOM COVER

Remove the bottom cover Turn the locking toggle in anti-clockwise direction Click upthe locking toggle ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ CLOSE

Check that the bottom cover andclosedcorrectly was inserted Click down the locking toggle Turn the locking toggle in clockwise direction the bottom coverInsert LENS – If wide-aperture lenses (≥ 1.4) are used with an open EN aperture, the then sometimes resulting very low depth of field

and inaccuracies in focusing with the rangefinder may lead to Preparation COMPATIBLE LENSES setting errors resulting from the (added) overall tolerance of the camera and lens. It can therefore not be ruled out that a LEICA M LENSES specific camera/lens combination may result in systematic Most Leica M lenses can be used with any lens equipment (with or deviations. without 6-bit encoding in the bayonet). Your camera will also – We recommend having the lens and camera checked by Leica deliver great pictures with Leica M lenses without encoding. We Customer Care if you notice a general deviation of the focal recommend entering the lens model type manually to ensure the position in a specific direction over time. Our technicians will best possible image quality (see p. 38). ensure that both products are calibrated within the permissi- Please read the following sections for details on the very few ble overall tolerance. However, a 100% match of the focal exceptions and limitations. position cannot be achieved for all pairings of cameras and Notes lenses. • Our Leica Customer Care department can retrofit many Leica M lenses with 6-bit encoding. LEICA R-LENSES (WITH ADAPTER) • Leica M lenses come with a control curve that mechanically The optional accessory R-adapter M allows the use of Leica-R transfers the set distance to the camera to allow manual lenses as well as Leica M lenses. Please visit the Leica Camera AG focusing via the rangefinder of the Leica M camera. Please note website for more information on this accessory. the following when using the rangefinder with wide-aperture us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Technical-Equipment lenses (≥ 1.4): – The focusing mechanism of every camera and every lens is adjusted individually at the Leica Camera AG factory in Wetzlar with the greatest possible precision. Extremely narrow tolerances are adhered to in this process, which allow precise focusing of every camera/lens combination in photographic practice.

33 EN 34 Preparation – – CAMERA AND/OR LENS COMPATIBLE, BUTMAY POSERISKOFDAMAGE TO THE LENSES WITHLIMITEDCOMPATIBILITY

equipped lenses. is why you shouldalways mountonrelevantly usethe tripod indamageresult to the lower edge bayonet. ofthe camera That isnotwhen the camera held.Asuddentiltandimpact could headcannot thatsure the tiltofthe tripod move inadvertently 50f/0.95orLeicaRlenseswithe.g. Noctilux anadapter: make When using itselfandcantherefore beusedwithout restriction. camera ro-Elmar-M 90f/4 model, asitstubewillnot into retract the attached to Thisdoesnot Mak the for camera. apply the current extended, i.e.never attempt to the retract tubewhilethe lensis Lenses with retractable tube Lenses with retractable Heavy lenses attached to atripod-mounted camera, must only beusedwith only the must tube - – – – – INCOMPATIBLE LENSES – – – LIVE VIEWMODE USABLE, BUTEXPOSURE METERING ISPOSSIBLE ONLY IN unrestricted useofthis lens. the other setting hand,plusthe various aidsprovided, allow stoppingrecommend down by 2steps. atleast Live mode,on View lowguaranteed depth dueto offield. the very We therefore cannot be focusing with 135 mmlenseswith anopenaperture Despite theof highprecision rangefinder on the camera, exact COMPATIBLE, BUTEXACT FOCUSING MAY BELIMITED

can modifythese lensesfor use with the camera. to orcannot the camera focus to infinity. LeicaCustomer Care 1961-1995,MadeinCanada)cannotmanufactured beattached Some examples ofthe Summilux-M35f/1.4(non-aspherical, 1954-1968) tube(manufactured Elmar 90f/4with retractable 50f/2withSummicron close-upfunction Hologon 15f/8 below 2 314 921) numbers 28f/2.8(Serial Elmarit-M 21f/3.4 Super-Angulon-M 21f/4 Super-Angulon-M CHANGING THE LENS REMOVAL EN

LEICA M LENSES Preparation

ATTACHING

▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 42) ▸ Hold the lens on the fixed ring ▸ Press and hold the release button on the camera housing ▸ Turn the lens counter-clockwise until the alignment button is ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 42) opposite the release button ▸ Hold the lens on the fixed ring ▸ Remove the lens ▸ Position the alignment button on the lens opposite the release Important button on the camera housing • Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover ▸ Attach the lens in this position attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies penetrating the ▸ Turn the lens clockwise until you hear and feel it click into place camera. • That is why you should always replace lenses quickly and in a dust-free environment.

35 EN 36 Preparation ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ATTACHING THEADAPTER M). (e.g. Leica R-Adapter anadapterOther lensescanbeusedby for inserting Mbayonets (e.g. Leica Rlenses) OTHER LENSES

Attach the lens immediately place Turn the adapter clockwise untilyou hearandfeel itclick into Attach the lens inthis position housing alignment pointonthe camera Position the alignmentpointonthe adapter opposite the isswitched that OFF Ensure the camera 2 1 ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ DETACHING THEADAPTER

Remove the adapter opposite thebutton release Turn the adapter counter-clockwise untilthe alignmentpointis andholdthebuttonPress release housing onthe camera Detaching the lens isswitched that OFF Ensure the camera 1 3 2 ATTACHING THE LENS TO THE ADAPTER DETACHING THE LENS FROM THE ADAPTER EN Preparation

2

2

1

3 1

▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Hold the lens on the fixed ring ▸ Hold the lens on the fixed ring ▸ Position the alignment point on the lens opposite the alignment ▸ Press and hold the release button on the adapter point on the adapter ▸ Turn the lens counter-clockwise until its alignment point is ▸ Attach the lens in this position opposite the release button ▸ Turn the lens clockwise until you hear and feel it click into place ▸ Remove the lens

37 EN 38 Preparation – – – allows to the camera detect the lenstype. The 6-bitencodinginthe bayonet modelLeicaMlenses ofcurrent LENS DETECTION

regardless ofwhetherregardless the lenstypewas entered inthe menu. unencoded lensoranon-Misattached viaadapter, and metering system. Thisisdonewhether ornot anencodedor which data, iscalculatedpicture usingthe individually exposure willwrite anapproximateThe camera exposure value to the EXIF displayedadditionally the extended whenrendering data. picture the ofThefocal EXIFdata pictures. length ofthe lensis providedThe information by the 6-bitencodingisalsowritten to in the relevant data. picture used,iscompensated are wide-angle lensesandlarge apertures darkening, for example, which canbecomenoticeable when isusedfor optimization. data This information e.g.picture Edge ▸ ▸ ▸ without 6-bitencoding. beenteredThe lenstypemust whenusingaLeicaMlens manually USING ALEICA MLENS setting. lens oftheencoded LeicaMlensisattached, regardless original willswitch to Thecamera required. Leica Mlenswith manualsetting 6-bitencodingisused.No willbe willautomaticallyThe camera lenstypewhena set the correct USING ALEICA MLENS

• Select the attached the lensfrom list Select Select item number. and listedThe lensesare with their focal length, apertures Lens Detection Manual M Manual inthe mainmenu WITHOUT WITH 6-BITENCODING Auto 6-BITENCODING automatically whenan Notes USING A LEICA R LENS EN • Many lenses have their item number engraved on the opposite The lens type must also be entered manually when attaching a side of the depth of field scale. Leica R lens via the Leica R adapter. The camera will automatically Preparation • The list also includes lenses that used to be available without switch to Manual R when a Leica R lens is attached, no matter what encoding (pre-June 2006). Newer lenses are all provided with setting existed originally. You will have to select the lens type from encoding and can therefore be automatically detected. the list. • When using the Leica Tri-Elmar-M 16-18-21 f/4 ASPH., the set focal length is not transferred to the camera housing will ▸ Select Lens Detection in the main menu therefore also not be included in the EXIF picture dataset. You ▸ Select Manual R can, however, enter the focal length manually. ▸ Select the attached lens from the list • Tri-Elmar-M 28-35-50 f/4 ASPH., on the other hand, comes equipped with the means for mechanical transmission of the set focal length to the camera need for mirroring the correct bright-line frame in the viewfinder. The focal length is scanned by the camera electronics and the information is used for focal length-specific corrections. Due to space limitations, the menu only contains an item number (11 625). The two other variants – 11 890 and 11 894 – can be used as well and the menu settings will apply.

39 EN 40 Preparation • • Notes ▸ ▸ ment/Viewfinder-Accessories/Correction-lenses us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Technical-Equip for that purpose. The rangefinder canbefitted lens with an optional Leicacorrection glasses. to the allowuseofthis without product eye glasseswearers A diopter compensation functionfor upto ± 3 diopter isavailable DIOPTER COMPENSATION

+1.5 diopter. 1 diopter, lenswith you willtherefore need acorrection set to -0.5 diopter Ifyou asstandard. wear eye glasseswith Please note that the viewfinder of the Leica M10Monochrom is lens. the selectiononanappropriate correction Please note provided the information onthe Leicahomepage for Hand-tighten inclockwise direction Attach lensflatagainst the viewfinder the correction eyepiece - EN Preparation

41 EN 42 Camera operation • • Notes SWITCHING THECAMERA ON The mainswitch onandoff. switches the camera MAIN SWITCH CONTROL ELEMENTS CAMERA OPERATION appear. and the displaysThe LEDlightsupbriefly in the viewfinder 1 s. to willbeready approx.Once switched on,the camera useafter On • Note SWITCHING THECAMERA OFF discharge isnot whenthe camera inuse. function is time. Usethe mainswitch to deactivate ifthis the camera within apreset automatically occurs camera ifnooperation The function Off Auto Power Saving to prevent exposures inadvertent andbattery (seep. 57 ) deactivates the Off SHUTTER BUTTON 2. Press down fully EN – Shutter release • The data is then transferred to the memory card. Camera operation – Starting a preselected self-timer delay – Starting a picture series or interval shooting

Notes • Press down the shutter button in a smooth motion until you hear the click of the shutter to prevent camera shake. • The shutter button remains locked: The shutter button works in two stages. – if the memory card inserted and/or the internal buffer 1. Tapping (= Pressing the shutter button to the 1st pressure memory are (temporarily) full point) – if the battery has exceeded its performance limits (capacity, temperature, age) – Activating the camera electronics and displays – if the memory card is write-protected or damaged – Metering memory lock (metering & saving): – if the sensor is too hot – saves the metered exposure value in aperture priority mode, i.e. the shutter speed calculated by the camera – Restarting a running self-timer delay time – Return to picture mode – from review mode – from menu control – from standby mode

43 EN 44 Camera operation – – – – settings. the (seep. section“Exposure” positions outsidethe click not positionsmust beused.Pleaseread engraved positionandfor intermediate values. Intermediate any ineitherfrom direction position.Itwillclickturned ateach The shutter speedsetting dialhasnostop, which meansitcanbe SHUTTER SPEEDSETTING DIAL

(with intermediate values, clicking in½increments) (automatic shutter speedcontrol) B 4000 A : Long-term exposure (bulb) : Aperture priority : Aperture : The shortest possiblesyncspeed( : Theshortest – 8 s : Fixed shutter speedsof1/4000 sto 8 s 72 ) for details aboutexposure 1⁄180 s) for flashmode ▸ ▸ ▸ – – – ISO SETTING WHEEL Fig. 1 Fig.

Push down the ISOsetting wheel Turn the setting wheelto thevalue desired and theline(fig. red Push the ISOsetting wheel upuntilyou feel itclicking into place M 160 A : Automatic ISOsensitivitycontrol : ManualISOsensitivitycontrol - 12.5K : Fixed ISOvalues 2 ) isvisible Fig. 2 Fig. THUMBWHEEL DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON EN Camera operation

– Menu navigation – Exposure compensation value selection DIRECTIONAL PAD – Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures – Menu navigation – Setting selected menu items/functions – Setting selected menu items/functions – Scrolling through the picture memory – Scrolling through the picture memory

FOCUS BUTTON CENTER BUTTON – Accessing the status display – Applying menu settings – Display of settings/data when recording – Display of picture data during review

– Focus aid activation

45 EN 46 Camera operation – – – MENU BUTTON – – PLAY BUTTON – LV BUTTON LV BUTTON/PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON

Exiting the currently displayedExiting the currently (sub)menu Accessing the Review menu Accessing the Return to display full-screen Activation anddeactivation ofthe (continuous)review mode Activating/deactivating the Live mode View FAVORITES or MAIN MENU – – – LCD PANEL

Touch control Quick accessto somemenus settings current Display important ofmost TOUCH CONTROL* in Picture mode (LV mode) in Review mode EN

tap briefly Shifting the metering field Select the recording Camera operation Hide/show info displays

double tap Focus aid activation Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures

swipe Shifts the enlarged image section Scrolling through the picture memory Shifts the enlarged image section

horizontal swipe (full length)

vertical swipe (full length)

touch and hold

two-finger pinch/ Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures spread

swipe and hold/ hold and swipe

* A light touch is enough, don't apply pressure. 47 EN 48 Camera operation The following usedfor elementsare menucontrol. CONTROL ELEMENTS – – Menu sections: MENU CONTROL FAVORITES MAIN MENU

list) your custom (seep. list contains 18 20 19 20 19 18 : :

MENU PLAY LV all button menuitems MAIN MENU button button and 124 FAVORITES for details onhow to manage this 24 23 16 Center button pad Directional Thumbwheel 24 16 23 assigned individually (seep. assigned individually menu items. upto Itcancontain 15menuitems. Thesecanbe The favorites quick access menuoffers used to frequently the most FAVORITES MENU MENU SECTIONS 54 ). MAIN MENU SUBMENU EN The main menu offers access to all settings. Most of these are There are various types of submenus available. The following pages organized in submenus. describe their operation. Camera operation A F F G B C

I G H D E

A Menu sections: MAIN MENU/FAVORITES F Current menu item B Menu item name G Submenu item C Menu item setting H References to other submenus D Submenu reference I Scrollbar E Scrollbar: current position in the menu list Note • In some cases, an additional scale will be available, where values Note can be set or function options can be selected. • Some menu items can only be accessed under specific circumstances. The text in the relevant line is displayed in gray to signify the existence of a submenu.

49 EN 50 Camera operation • Note ▸ Switching from ▸ or – – Switching from ▸ onemenuitemif atleast was assignedto the favorites menu: ▸ if thereare (INITIAL MENUCONTROL SCREEN) DISPLAY “HOME”SCREEN MENU NAVIGATION

padleft the directional Press Select ▸ if the favorites of2pages: menuconsists ▸ if the favorites ofonepage: menuconsists • the Press • the Press MAIN MENU

Press the Press the Press FAVORITES MAIN MENU Main Menu no and MENU MENU menuitems assignedto the favorites menu: menuappears. appears. MENU MENU MAIN MENU FAVORITES FAVORITES (last item (last inthe favorites menu) button button button button to to to to are accessible only in recording mode. inrecording accessible only are 1x 1x

MAIN MENU 2x 1x FAVORITES ▸ or ▸ SHOW SUBMENU ▸ or ▸ (Function/function option selection) LINE BY LINENAVIGATION ▸ Scrolling forward SCREEN BY SCREENNAVIGATION

Press the directional padto the directional Press the right the centerPress button • (to =up) =down, theto right the left Turn the thumbwheel padup/down the directional Press • the Press MAIN MENU active menusection( next Thecurrently screen. down, the display willautomatically jump to the previous or Once the menuitem last hasbeenreached upor scrolling 4. Screen 1oftheScreen mainmenuwillbedisplayed again after MENU ) isnot exited. button FAVORITES , CONFIRM SELECTION SUBMENU EN ▸ Press the center button KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD Camera operation • The screen image changes back to the active menu item. The set function variant is shown on the right in the relevant menu line. A Note On Off • No confirmation is needed for the selection of or . An B automatic save is done. E C F GO BACK ONE STEP D (Return to the superordinate menu item) ▸ Press the directional pad left • This option is only available for list-type submenus. A or ▸ Press the MENU button 1x B

EXITING THE MENU C You can exit the menus and submenus at any time – with/without D applying the settings selected there. A Entry line go to picture mode B Keyboard/Number pad ▸ Tap the shutter button C "Delete" button (deletes the last character entered) go to review mode D “Confirm” button ▸ Press the PLAY button (to apply individual values and existing settings) E Shift key (toggles between upper and lower case letters) F Changing the character type

51 EN 52 Camera operation ▸ CANCEL ▸ SAVE ▸ Using touch control ▸ ▸ or ▸ Using button control SELECTING ABUTTON (ICON/FUNCTION BUTTON)

Press the Press Select button the buttonPress ofyour choice the centerPress button • • Turn the thumbwheel • asneeded orright padleft the directional Press when the end/beginningofthe lineisreached. willbeanautomaticThere jump to the next/previous line active buttonThe currently willbehighlighted. active buttonThe currently willbehighlighted. MENU D button • Notes ▸ Using touch control ▸ or ▸ Using button control SCALE MENU

in red. active settingThe currently displayed inthe center ishighlighted settingSelect the desired orswipe directly Turn the thumbwheel  padleft/right the directional Press DATE/TIME MENU COMBI MENU EN Camera operation

The setting of the individual menu items is done via a setting bar in To move to the next settings field the lower display area. ▸ Press the directional pad left/right To access individual menu items or ▸ Press the directional pad up/down ▸ Press the center button To set individual items To set values ▸ Press the directional pad left/right ▸ Press the directional pad up/down or or ▸ Turn the thumbwheel ▸ Turn the thumbwheel To apply the setting To save and return to superordinate menu item ▸ Press the center button ▸ Press the center button on the last setting field To return to the superordinate menu item ▸ Press the MENU button

53 EN 54 Camera operation are shownare inthe onp. list (up to 15items) for quick andeasyaccess.Theavailable functions Assign your usedmenuitems frequently most to afavorites menu FAVORITES MENU QUICK ACCESS 124 . • Note ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ MANAGING THE FAVORITES MENU

are setare to The favorites menu willbedeleted completely ifallmenuitems • Select menuitemSelect the desired Select Select can beadded. itemsreached the maximum of15menuitems andnofurther messagewhen the favoritesA warning appears menuhas Customize Control On Edit Favorites / Off Off . inthe mainmenu VIA THE STATUS SCREEN DIRECT ACCESS EN Assign a menu function to the thumbwheel for extra quick Camera operation operation: Exp. Compensation or LV Zoom. The setting has no impact on the function if focus assist tools are in use.

▸ Select Customize Control in the main menu ▸ Select Customize Wheel ▸ Select Exp. Compensation/LV Zoom or Off

In addition to providing an overview of the most important settings, the status screen also allows quick access to specific menu functions. Accessing the status screen ▸ Press the center button Accessing a menu function ▸ Touch the field with the desired function Returning to the status screen ▸ Press the MENU button Returning to recording mode ▸ Tap the shutter button Note • The status screen is not available in LV mode.

55 EN 56 Camera basic settings ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ You canchoose oneof3options. DATE DATE/TIME ▸ ▸ Chinese Russian, Japanese,KoreanPortuguese, andTraditional orSimplified Available French, menulanguages: Spanish, German, Italian, setting:Factory English MENU LANGUAGE • chapter (p. "Menucontrol" For details onhow to navigate inthe menusandfor inputs see CAMERA BASIC SETTINGS

Set the date ( dateSelect the desired format Select Select • Select your language Select reset (seep. factory a time,after onfor whenswitchingly the the camera first The two menuitems Day/Month/Year all information. afewAside from exceptions, the language willbechanged for Language Date &Time Date Date Setting , inthe mainmenu Month/Day/Year inthe mainmenu 110 Language 48 ) or after a firmware update. afirmware ) orafter ). and , Year/Month/Day Date &Time Date appearautomatical ) - • • Notes ▸ ▸ ▸ DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ▸ ▸ ▸ TIME ZONE ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ AUTOMATIC TIMEVIAGPS ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ TIME

function is set to be grayed outandunavailable forwill otherwise settings. with (optional accessory) Select Select Select location Select your timezone/current Select Select Select Select Select Select Select (Select Set the time ( brightness Select the desired Select Select Time Zone Auto GPS Time 12 Hours Date &Time Date &Time Date &Time Date GPS &Time Date On Time Saving Daylight Time Zone On Auto GPS Time On Setting Time am , and / 24 Hours or inthe mainmenu Off isavailable with only anattached LeicaVisoflex pm Daylight Saving Time Saving Daylight for the 12-hourformat) inthe mainmenu inthe mainmenu inthe mainmenu inthe mainmenu ) OFF . activated are available are ifthe only GPS GPSfunction.The menuitem POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER (EVF) SETTINGS EN

The camera will switch to the power-saving standby mode after a The camera comes equipped with a 3” liquid crystal color panel, Camera basic settings preset time to extend battery life if this function is activated. which is protected by a glass cover made of extremely hard and Factory setting: 2 minutes scratch-resistant Gorilla® glass. In picture mode and with active Live View function, the screen ▸ Select Auto Power Saving in the main menu ▸ Select the desired setting displays the image captured by the sensor via the attached lens. In review mode, the images saved on the memory card are displayed (2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, Off) on the screen. In both cases, the screen shows the entire image Note field, as well as the selected data and information. When using the • The camera can be woken from standby mode at any time by rangefinder, you can press the directional pad to call up the status pressing the shutter button or by switching the main switch off screen, which displays a selection of settings (see p. 46). and on again. The following functions can be configured and used individually: – Brightness – Information display

57 EN 58 Camera basic settings ▸ ▸ conditions. You for lighting visibilityinvarious best brightness canadjust LCD PANEL used. lenses are therefore bedisplayed whenLeicaM brightness ataconstant anddisplays Theframes will information. supplies the required viewfinder attachments, as they cover sensor that the brightness This automatic isnot control available for LeicaMlenseswith Note ness. sensorautomaticallyThe brightness rangefinder adjusts bright RANGEFINDER BRIGHTNESS

Select the desired brightness of brightness Select the desired Select Display Brightness inthe mainmenu Auto - F 2 2 ▸ setting whenthe shutter button point. pressure isheldatthe first Depending onthe initialsituation,the display toggles to the other Showing/hiding information temporarily ▸ and/or footer line. range ofsettings. Various isdisplayed information inthe header In Live mode,the LCD View panelcanbeusedfor displaying a INFORMATION DISPLAYS 2:45 .8 Visualization without displaysVisualization (Header andfooter line) with displaysVisualization Initial situation

P Tap andholdthe shutter button • the centerPress button 1 M /8000 2 information displays.information The display toggles between avisualizationwith orwithout 2.02.2012 I SO 1 2500 E V 1 2 M P 9 8 99-9000 234/9999 F 2 2 2:45 .8 (Exposure information) (Exposure The footer line is displayed hidden Header andfooter lineare Temporary display P 1 M /8000 2 INFO 2.02.2012 I SO 1 2500 E V 1 2 M P 9 8 99-9000 234/9999 INFO You can select a number of other displays in addition to the EN standard information contained in the header and footer to adapt the image in picture and review mode to your needs. These include Camera basic settings assist functions for exposure settings, picture composition and focusing (see p. 83).

59 EN 60 Basic picture settings • • • • Notes ▸ ▸ setting:Factory ly. negative).(= digital orsimultaneous Thesecanbeusedindividually Choose the JPGformat FILE FORMAT BASIC PICTURESETTINGS

mean lessdata. quantities, whilehomogeneous inhigherdata result surfaces fineimagestructures change very dependsonthe subject; taken. picture changenot every necessarily after Acounter shown numberofpictures The remaining inthe LCD panelwill nomatterresolution, what The isusedforformat the JPGfile. ously, willusethesetting resolution then the camera for the issaved data When picture in for the storage data. ofraw Negative) (Digital isgenerallyused DNG format The standardized ( Select avalue Select DNG , DNG DNG +JPG DNG File Format format always format works with the available highest DNG , JPG inthe mainmenu ) JPG or the standardized raw data format format data raw orthe standardized JPG DNG setting isselected. andin JPG format simultane format JPG DNG -

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▸ ▸ ▸ setting:Factory capacity. card and available memory S-JPG options. Thefollowing are available: file formats The RESOLUTION takenpictures in The functionsandsettings inthis for sectionapply described JPG SETTINGS

( resolution Select the desired Select Select L-JPG MP) (40 JPG . You cantherefore your adjust settings to the intended use format setting offers 3image setting format resolution (numberofpixels) offers JPG Settings JPG Resolution , L-JPG M-JPG (20 MP) (20 M-JPG JPG format only. format inthe mainmenu , S-JPG (6 MP) (6 S-JPG ) L-JPG , M-JPG and IMAGE PROPERTIES TONING EN One of the many advantages of digital photography is that it is very A color tone can be added to recordings. The color and intensity of Basic picture settings easy to change key image properties. this effect can be adjusted. You can manipulate contrast, sharpness and toning before Factory setting: Off recording. ▸ Select JPG Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Toning CONTRAST ▸ Select Hue The contrast setting, i.e. the difference between light and dark ▸ Select the desired tone image sections, determines whether an image comes across as (Sepia, Blue, Selenium) "flat" or "brilliant". Increasing or decreasing this difference impacts ▸ Select Strength on contrast, meaning that some image sections are rendered with ▸ Select the desired intensity or deactivate the effect more or less light. (Off, Weak, Strong) Factory setting: Standard

▸ Select JPG Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Contrast ▸ Select the desired level (Low, Standard, High)

SHARPNESS The impression of sharpness in a picture is largely determined by edge sharpness, i.e. by how slight the transition area between light and dark is at edges in the picture. Expanding or reducing these areas will therefore change the impression of sharpness. Factory setting: Standard

▸ Select JPG Settings in the main menu ▸ Select Sharpness ▸ Select the desired level (Low, Standard, High)

61 EN 62 Picture mode ▸ ▸ about functionalitiesandsetting options. the modes.Pleaseread relevantpicture sectionsfor information shots, anumberof frame the LeicaM10Monochromother offers refer to the exposure Inadditionto ofindividualpictures. single The functionsandsettings inthe following described generally DRIVE MODE PICTURE MODE

Select the desired functionoptionsSelect the desired Select Drive Mode inthe mainmenu (see p. bracketing Exposure (see p. shooting Interval (see p. Self-timer (see p. exposures Serial exposure Single frame Mode 81 80 82 79 ) ) ) ) between the( Interval pictures – – Delay time: – – Speed: Setting options/Variants Exp. Compensation F-Stops Frames Frames Single

Self Timer 12 s Timer Self 2s Timer Self Continuous High Speed Continuous Low Speed (3or5) Interval Time Interval ) IMAGE TYPES F2.8 1/8000 ISO 12500 EV EN 999-9000B USING THE RANGEFINDER Picture mode

IMAGE FIELD (BRIGHT-LINE FRAME) The bright-line rangefinder of this camera is not just a very high-quality, large, brilliant and bright viewfinder – it also doubles as a highly precise, lens-coupled rangefinder. All Leica M lenses with focal lengths between 16 and 135 mm are coupled automati- A cally when they are attached to a camera. The viewfinder has a magnification factor of 0.73x. INFO The bright-line frame is coupled with the focusing function in such 22:45P M 22.02.2012 12MP 8234/9999 a way that the parallax – the offset between the lens axis and the viewfinder axis – is compensated automatically. At ranges under 2 All pictures and bright-line frame positions at 50 mm focal length m, the sensor captures slightly less than indicated by the inner A Bright-line frame B Actual image field edges of the bright-line frame, and slightly more at longer ranges Set to 0.7 m The sensor captures around one frame width less (see adjacent diagram). These slight, almost negligible deviations Set to 2 m The sensor captures the exact image field shown are systemic. The bright-line frame of a camera with viewfinder within the inner edges of the bright-line frame must be adapted to the view angle of the relevant focal length of Set to infinity The sensor detects around 1 to 4 (vertical or the lens. The nominal view angle changes slightly when focusing horizontal) frame width(s) more due to the changing draw-out, i.e. the distance of the lens system to the sensor level. When the set distance is below infinity (and the Notes draw-out accordingly greater), the actual view angle also decreases • The bright-light frames illuminated by white light LEDs appear – the lens captures less of the image object. The view angle alongside the exposure meter LEDs at the lower edge of the differences at greater focal lengths tend to be larger due to the viewfinder image, once the camera electronics are activated. greater draw-out. • The rectangular distance measuring field, which is brighter than the surrounding metering field, is in the center of the viewfinder frame. Please read the relevant sections for more information about distance and exposure metering.

63 EN 64 Picture mode F F 50 mm +75 mm 35 mm +135 mm used. 2 411 001), 35,50,75,90and135 mmare number lenses with afocal asofserial length of28(Elmarit 35 mm +135 mm,50 mm75 mmor28 mm90 mmwhen willlightupinthe combinations frame The relevant bright-line 2 2 2 2 2:45 .8 2:45 .8 P P 1 M 1 M /8000 /8000 2 2 2.02.2012 2.02.2012 I I SO SO 1 1 2500 2500 E E V V 1 1 2 2 M M P P 9 9 8 8 99-9000 99-9000 234/9999 234/9999 INFO INFO F 28 mm +90 mm 2 2 2:45 .8 P 1 M /8000 2 2.02.2012 I SO 1 2500 E V 1 2 M P 9 8 99-9000 234/9999 INFO SHOW ALTERNATIVE IMAGE RANGES/FOCAL LENGTHS LIVE VIEW MODE EN Additional bright-line frames may be displayed depending on the The Live View mode of this camera allows viewing the image object attached lens. These allow a simulation of the relevant focal Picture mode on the display while the picture is taken. The image is show exactly lengths. This process helps in the selection of the right lens for the as it is rendered by the attached lens. desired image range. ▸ Push the image field selector towards the lens • The image field selector will snap back automatically when LIVE VIEW MODE ON/OFF released. ▸ Press the LV button Notes • Live View mode is based on the image captured by the sensor. The camera must control the shutter. Shutter control is audible and may result in a slight delay in shutter release. • The camera will warm up when Live View mode is used for an extended period of time. Power consumption will simultaneously increase. • Alternating current causes brightness fluctuations invisible to the human eye in many light sources. This may result in a flickering of the Live View screen image due to the sensitivity and scan rate of the image sensors. Picture quality will not be impacted. The effect can be avoided by selecting a slower shutter speed.

65 EN 66 Picture mode contours alignedexactly are insidethe metering field. of the rangefinder, ring on the the lensuntil the focus turning you mightfocus onthe eyesFor usingthe aportrait, metering field SUPERIMPOSED IMAGE METHOD(DOUBLEIMAGE) imagesuperimposed orthe splitimage method. effective canbevia base.Imagethe measurement sharpness due precise to itswideand is The rangefinder of very this camera VIA RANGEFINDER whether youView rangefinder orLive mode. usethe camera's Various provided functionsare assist for focusing, dependingon FOCUSING out offocus in focus • • Notes metering fieldwithout any offset. until the edge contour orthe lineisvisibleatthe outer edges ofthe lineand defined ring on the the lens vertical focus keep turning edge oranyof the rangefinder ate.g. the vertical other clearly For anarchitectural photograph, you might aimthe metering field SPLIT IMAGE METHOD of the viewfinder. metering fieldcannot be changed. Itwillalways beat the center inboth rectangle sharp-edged methods. Thepositionofthe The meteringrangefinder fieldof the isdisplayedbright, asa field. when usingwide-anglelenseswith arelatively large depth of beneficial particularly are measurements distance Very precise out offocus in focus IN LIVE VIEW MODE ▸ Select Capture Assistants in the main menu EN (WITH ASSIST FUNCTIONS) ▸ Select Focus Peaking ▸ Select the desired setting Picture mode You can set the image sharpness in Live View mode via the screen (Off, Red, Blue, Green, White) image – it will show the image subject at the exact sharpness as it is rendered by the lens based on the distance and aperture setting. ▸ Select an image section ▸ Turn the focus ring to mark the desired subject elements Your camera offers two useful assist functions to facilitate and • All subject elements that are rendered in focus with the improve setting accuracy: selected distance setting are marked with a silhouette in the – The magnification of an (initially) central cropped section of the selected color. screen image (Zooming). Notes – Marking of screen image sections where subject elements are in • Focus peaking is based on subject contrast, i.e. differences clear focus (Focus Peaking) between light and dark. As a result, high contrast subject parts could be marked, even if they are not completely in focus. The functions can be automatically activated during focusing or • Display accuracy decreases when a wide-angle lens is used with can be accessed independently. a small aperture (= high depth of field).

FOCUS PEAKING This assist function highlights the edges of in focus subject elements in color. The color can be user-specified.

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67 EN 68 Picture mode ▸ or ▸ enlarged positionofthe Changing the section ▸ Adjusting enlargement the function Use the thumbwheel to choose oneoftwofactors. magnification andtheaccurately more youassess their canfocus. sharpness The larger the details oftheshown, subjectare the better you can ENLARGEMENT F - 2

3 .8 • asneeded orright padleft the directional Press section cropped Swiping willallow you to move the positionofanenlarged Turn the thumbwheel 2 1 1 The metering fieldismoved with section. the cropped /8000 0 1 2 I SO 3 + 1 2500 E V 1 2 M P 8 234 ▸ or ▸ or ▸ deactivated. active functionsremain accessedassist Manually untilthey are Deactivating assist the functions ▸ or ▸ Accessing assist the functions dent ofthe focus setting. functions canbeshownThe assist orhiddenatany timeindepen is off. with adisplayframe ofthe colorused. When Focus Peaking isactivated, each accessed. functionsare timeassist can alsobeunenlarged. usedzoomlevel recently Themost isused displayed sectionisshown. cropped sectiondisplayed Thecropped In the image atthe the bottom positionandzoomlevel ofthe left, ACCESSING ASSIST FUNCTIONS

Tap the shutter button theDouble tap LCD panel the focusPress button theDouble tap LCD panelattheposition desired the focusPress button willappearto ofthe the right appears ifFocus Peaking appears - VIA THE FOCUS RING VIA THE THUMBWHEEL EN Assist functions can also be accessed automatically during The assist functions can additionally be accessed via the focusing. thumbwheel. Picture mode

▸ Select Capture Assistants in the main menu ▸ Select Customize Control in the main menu ▸ Select Focus Assist ▸ Select Customize Wheel ▸ Select Automatic ▸ Select LV Zoom ▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the right Accessing the assist functions • The assist functions are activated. ▸ Turn the focus ring Preventing automatic activation

▸ Select Capture Assistants in the main menu ▸ Select Focus Assist ▸ Select Manual Note • The assist functions deactivate automatically about 5 s after the last turn of the focus ring. That does not apply if the zoom level was changed.

69 EN 70 Picture mode – – positions: Choose aclick value engraved onthe ISOsetting wheelorthe composition. ofpicture reasons within the scopeofthecan set automatic priorities setting, e.g.for combinationswhensetting the exposure manually.aperture You leeway ismore There shutter for the useofpreferred speedand allowing you to adapt to the relevant situation asrequired. The ISOsetting covers arange between ISO160and100000, ISO SENSITIVITY

will beused M A : for automatic setting; values between ISO200and100000 : for intermediate values, aswell asfor higherorlower values • Note ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ setting:Factory increments. Values between ISO160 and ISO100000canbeselected in29 ALL AVAILABLE SETTINGS ▸ VALUES ENGRAVED ONTHEISOSETTING WHEEL FIXED ISOVALUES

object. inlarger,become visible,particularly evenly ofthe litareas may stripes andhorizontal image noise,aswell asvertical When highISOvalues usedorthe are image isedited later, valueSelect the desired Select Select Set the ISOsetting wheelto ( Turn the ISOsetting wheelto thevalue desired 160 , 400 ISO Setup M-ISO , 800 ISO 160 ISO , inthe mainmenu 1600 , 3200 , M 6400 , 12.5K ) AUTOMATIC SETTING LIMITING ISO VALUES EN All values from ISO 200 are available. The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambient Factory setting: 3200 Picture mode brightness and/or to the configured shutter speed/aperture settings combination. In conjunction with aperture priority mode, ▸ Select ISO Setup in the main menu this function extends the range for automatic exposure control. ▸ Select Maximum Auto ISO ▸ Select the desired value ▸ Set the ISO setting wheel to A LIMITING SHUTTER SPEED RANGES or Factory setting: 1/f ▸ Select ISO Setup in the main menu ▸ Set the ISO setting wheel to M ▸ Select Maximum Exposure Time ▸ Select ISO Setup in the main menu ▸ Select the desired value ▸ Select M-ISO (1/f, 1/(2f), 1/(4f), 1/500 s, 1/250 s, 1/125 s, 1/60 s, 1/30 s, 1/15 s, 1/8 s, ▸ Select ISO Auto 1/4 s, 1/2 s)

LIMITING SHUTTER SPEED RANGES (FLASH) LIMITING SETTING RANGES Factory setting: 1/f A max. ISO value can be set, which will then limit the automatic ▸ Select Flash Settings in the main menu setting range (Maximum Auto ISO). A max. exposure time can also ▸ Select Max. Flash Sync. Time optionally be configured. There are focal length related settings ▸ Select the desired value (1/f, 1/(2f), 1/(4f))1 and fixed max. shutter speeds from1/2s to 1/500ss (1/f, 1/(2f), 1/(4f), 1/125 s, 1/60 s, 1/30 s, 1/15 s, 1/8 s, 1/4 s, 1/2 s) available for that purpose. In the focal length-specific settings, the camera will only switch to a higher sensitivity if the shutter speed would fall below the set threshold due to low light; for example with a 50 mm lens at speeds slower than 1⁄60 s at 1/f, 1⁄125 s at 1/[2f] or 1⁄250 s at 1/[4f]. Separate settings are available for flash photography.

1 This function requires the use of encoded lenses or the setting of the lens type used in the menu. 71 EN 72 Picture mode – – displays inthe viewfinder oron the screen: oftheThe readiness exposure meter issignaledby lit continuously EXPOSURE subject. value ofthe appropriate assumedmain for agoodrendering toThese values usedinanalgorithm are calculate anexposure This metering method isbasedon the detection ofmultiplevalues. ING MULTI-FIELD METER the exposure the value sothanaround edges. more areas captured inthe center will,however, impact on the calculationof This method theimage entire considers field.Thesubject elements METERING CENTER-WEIGHTED middle oftheimage, screen which isshown inacircle. Spot metering captures inthe only asmall area andanalyzes SPOT METERING metering.Multi-Field Optional methods Spot are metering, Center-Weighted and EXPOSURE METERING METHODS wheel isset to The exposure meter isdisabledwhenthe shutter speedsetting

the lightbalanceisshown onthe LCD panelfor amanualsetting inconjunctionwithpossibly the LEDinthe round middle,and LEDslightsupintheone ofthe viewfinder, two triangular mode the shutter priority speedis displayed inaperture B . – - – – ▸ ▸ sensor. metering.Multi-Field Themetering willthen bedoneviathe picture Optional methods Spot are metering, Center-Weighted and IN LIVEVIEWMODE the lens. the samecanbeachieved by stopping aperture, the working down longest possibleshutter speed.Asexposure metering isdonewith would the undercut fastest possibleshutter speedorovershoot the mode. Therelevant shutter iconwillflashifrequired the speed achievable priority usingthe available shutter speedsinaperture cannotexposure ifacorrect be speed iconwillflashasa warning range ofthe exposuremeasuring meter Theshutter issurpassed. right ( the LEDon the flash asa warning; density, LED( then the triangular exposure meter low light inamanualsetting isundercut andvery byand measured aphotodiode. range ofthe Whenthe measuring The lightreflected by shutterthe light-colored bladesiscaptured center-weightedMostly metering. WHEN USING THERANGEFINDER

• ( Select ametering method Select Spot (see p. display image screen onthe status inLive Mode;itappears The set metering method isdisplayed inthe headerofthe , Center-Weighted Exp. Metering 46 ) ifthe viewfinder isused. inthe mainmenu , Multi-Field ) ) in the viewfinder on the left will ) inthe viewfinder on the left ) willflashwhen the EXPOSURE MODES APERTURE PRIORITY - A EN The camera offers two exposure modes: aperture priority mode or Aperture priority mode sets the exposure automatically according Picture mode manual setting. Choose one of the two options depending on to the manually selected aperture. This mode is suitable for image subject, situation or individual preference. pictures in which the depth of field is a critical compositional element. Notes By selecting an appropriately low aperture value, you can reduce • Image noise becomes apparent when using higher sensitivities, the depth of field range, for example to make a face “stand out” in particularly on uniform dark areas. In order to reduce this sharp focus against an unimportant or distracting background. annoying phenomenon, the camera will take a second “black Conversely, you can use a higher aperture value to increase the picture” (taken with the shutter closed) automatically after depth of field range, so that everything from the foreground to the pictures taken with slow shutter speeds and high ISO values. The background will be in full focus in a landscape shot. noise metered in this parallel picture is then digitally “subtract- ed” from the data for the actual picture. In such cases the ▸ Select the operating mode A (see p. 73) message Noise reduction will appear with a relevant time value. ▸ Set the desired aperture value The doubling of the “exposure” time must be taken into account • The automatically selected shutter speed is displayed. for long exposure times. The camera must not be switched off ▸ Shutter release during that time. • The remaining exposure time after shutter release is counted down in seconds on the display for shutter speeds greater than 2 s.

SELECTING A MODE ▸ Set the shutter speed setting wheel A (Aperture priority) or select the desired shutter speed (Manual setting = M)

73 EN 74 Picture mode • • • Notes is the case. in and thesetheviewfinder values if willflashasa that warning willusethe statedmin. Thecamera min.ormax.shutter speeds exposures than 1⁄4000sorlongerwould shorter require than 4 speed that isoutsidethe focus values that range, i.e. brightness parameters, the exposure metering may generate ashutter extremeUnder lightingconditionsandbasedonallthe 19 longer, from thenshutter the countdown after canstart release before shutter butthe release, calculated exposure timeis step if e.g. the increments: display shows the from exposure timedisplayedexposure timemay inhalf vary than 2 s.Theactualcalculated andsteplessly controlled down insecondsthe viewfinder for shuttergreater speeds shutter exposureThe remaining timeafter iscounted release transparency.more shutterThe resulting speedisdisplayed for inhalfincrements . 16 (the value) closest ▸ ▸ – – good choice: The following a manualsettings are for shutter speedandaperture MANUAL EXPOSURESETTING –M

Shutter release • value Sset theshutter desired speedandaperture sections cropped different identicalexposure for multipleimagesto with aperfectly ensure specific typeof exposure very to create aspecialimage moodthatbeachieved canonly with a ate values. engraved exposure shutter speedsorto oneofthe intermedi The shutter speedsetting beclicked dialmust to oneofthe - DISPLAY IN THE VIEWFINDER LONG-TERM EXPOSURE (B) EN Underexposure by at least one aperture stop B FUNCTION Picture mode Underexposure by a 1/2 aperture stop In setting B, the shutter remains open as long as the shutter button correct exposure is held down (up to max. 16 min depending on ISO setting). Overexposure by a 1⁄2 aperture stop Overexposure by at least one aperture stop T FUNCTION When the B function is selected in conjunction with the self-timer (see 82), then the shutter button doesn’t have to be held down. DISPLAY ON THE LCD PANEL The shutter will remain open until the shutter button is pressed correct exposure again (the equivalent of a T function). This prevents blurring in Under/over exposure by the displayed value long-term exposures when the shutter button is pressed.

Under or overexposure by more than 3 EV (Exposure Value)

75 EN 76 Picture mode ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ longer than 8 s. setThis functioncanalsobeusedto shutter permanently speeds FIXED SHUTTERSPEEDS

Shutter release • • Tap the shutter button settingSelect the desired • the focusPress button for approx 1 s Set the shutter speedsetting wheelto (except the pad). directional The setting canalternatively beappliedviaany other button The setting isappliedandthe submenudisappears. appear ingray. dependingon ISOsensitivity),those not available(may vary the display. Available shutter indicated speedsare inwhite theThe submenucontaining shutter speedsor B B isshown in • • Notes during that time. during for not must longexposure times.Thecamera beswitched off The doublingofthe “exposure” betaken timemust into account the message “subtracted” thefor from data theInsuch actualpicture. cases values. Thenoisemetered isthen digitally picture inthis parallel taken pictures after cally with slow shutter speedsandhighISO second “black (taken picture” with the shutter closed)automati thisreduce annoying willtake phenomenon,the camera a Long exposure timesmay causesevere image to noise.Inorder viewfinder counts the elapsed timeinseconds. exposure shutterafter however, release, thenumberdisplay digital inthe In each ofthese cases,the exposure meter deactivated; remains Noise reduction willappearwith arelevant timevalue. - EXPOSURE CONTROL EXPOSURE LOCK EN We often want to arrange important subject elements outside the Picture mode EXPOSURE PREVIEW center of the picture for reasons of picture composition and these You can now assess the effect of the relevant exposure setting on elements may sometimes be very bright or very dark. Cen- the image before taking the picture. ter-weighted metering and spot metering, however, mainly capture There are two assessment methods available. an area in the center of the image and are calibrated to an average – Release button half pressed gray scale value. In that case the metering memory lock initially allows a metering of the main object and to store the relevant The brightness of the screen image mirrors the effects of the settings until the final image section is set. selected exposure settings when pressing and holding the shutter button on the first pressure point. This is displayed as . At all other times, the display in Live View shows an optimal ▸ Aim at the important image component (using the metering field exposure setting. for spot metering) or alternatively at another detail with average – Hold brightness. The brightness of the screen image matches the exposure ▸ Tap the shutter button setting. This is displayed as . • The measurement is taken and saved. • As long as the shutter button is held at the first pressure point, a small red dot will appear in the viewfinder at the top in ▸ Select Capture Assistants in the main menu the number line for confirmation, and the exposure time won’t ▸ Select Exposure Simulation change, even if lighting conditions change. ▸ Select the desired setting • Pan the camera to capture the final image section while Note keeping the shutter button pressed. • Depending on ambient lighting conditions, the brightness of the ▸ Shutter release screen image may differ from that of the actual pictures, despite the settings described above. Notes • A metering memory lock doesn’t make much sense in conjunc- tion with multi-field metering, because a targeted capture of an individual object element will not be possible. • A change in the aperture setting after the metering memory lock is set will not result in an adjustment of the shutter speed, i.e. the end result would be an incorrect exposure.

77 EN 78 Picture mode increments (EV:increments exposure value). compensation canbesetExposure inthe range ±3EVin1⁄3EV like lock –untilitisreset. the metering memory useful function:Onceset, the setting active remains be avery –un then reason, exposure compensation can fordesired aparticular example lesserorgreater aslightly iffor exposure aseries is taken several where are Specifically pictures insequence, for relevant exposure compensation canbeeffected. imagemeasured detail not fulfillrequirement, then that the a which i.e.average matches astandard, image object.Shouldthe metersExposure calibrated are for scalevalue, amediumgray EXPOSURE COMPENSATION A A Set compensation value (marks at0=Off) - • • • Notes ▸ ▸ Using menucontrol ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ Using thumbwheel control

exposure compensation scaleinthe footer line. The set exposure compensation isindicated by onthe amark or for about0.5 swhenthe display isactivated. ofchangedform shutter speedsandaflashing dot at the bottom the shutter speed).Thenthe compensation value isshown inthe viewfinder, for example In caseof orthecontrol thumbwheel. again inthe meantime.They canbereset usingeither menu resetmanually to how they wereset: initially They effective remain until they are The following appliesfor set compensation values, nomatter Set the value onthe scale • Select Set thevalue desired usingthe thumbwheel Select Select Select A scale appears asasubmenuitem.A scaleappears Exposure Compensation Customize Control Exposure Compensation Customize Wheel A , the compensation value isdisplayed inthe 0 , i.e.even isswitched offandon ifthe camera inthe mainmenu 1.0- 1.0- inthe mainmenu / 0.3 (temporary display instead of (temporary PICTURE RECORDING MODES Notes EN • We recommend deactivating the preview review mode SERIAL EXPOSURES (Auto Review) when using this function. Picture mode • The specified picture sequence stated in the technical informa- The camera is set to single shot exposures (Single) by default. Serial tion refers to a default setting (ISO 200, JPG format L-JPG). exposures can also be created to e.g. capture motion sequences at • Regardless of how many pictures were taken in a series, the last various stages. picture in the series or the last picture saved on the memory card while the save process is ongoing will be displayed first in ▸ Select Drive Mode in the main menu both review modes. ▸ Select the desired setting • Serial exposures with Continuous High Speed set are taken at a (Continuous Low Speed, Continuous High Speed) frequency of max. 4.5 fps, provided shutter speeds of 1/60 s or faster are used. Once you have finalized your settings, the camera will take serial • Serial exposures are not possible if a flash is used. Only a single exposures as long as you keep the shutter button pressed down picture will be taken if the flash function is activated. fully (and you have sufficient space on your memory card). • Serial exposures are not available in combination with the self-timer function. • The buffer memory of the camera only allows a limited number of exposures in series and in the selected exposure frequency. The exposure frequency is reduced, once the capacity limit of the camera is reached.

79 EN 80 Picture mode ▸ To cancelarunning serial exposure ▸ To get started ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ SPECIFYING THEINTERVALS SHOTS BETWEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ SPECIFYING THENUMBEROFPICTURES conditions may oftheseries. change picture the course during butyou pictures, that shouldremember the lighting normal The exposure andfocus settings from those nodifferent are for inthe series. number offrames function. You between specifythe shots must interval andthe extended shooting oftimeautomatically periods usingthe interval allows youThis camera to capture motion sequences over INTERVAL SHOOTING

Press the Press • the shutterPress button Enter thevalue desired Select Select Select Enter thevalue desired Select Select Select pictures takenpictures displayed are at the top ofthe image. right timeuntiltheThe remaining next exposure andthe numberof Drive Mode Drive Mode Interval Time Interval Interval Frames Interval MENU button inthe mainmenu inthe mainmenu • • • • • • Notes shoots series. orpicture We deactivating recommend Live modefor View longer interval ongoing willbedisplayed inbothreview first modes. whilethe saving card is process savedpicture onthe memory orthe last inthe orthe picture series last inthepicture series Regardless ofhow many were pictures taken the last inaseries, forsuitable useasa monitoring device. The availability ofthis functiondoesnot is meanthat the camera again, untilanother isset. exposure series) mode(picture completed, is switched offandon the camera andalsoafter is series apicture active functionremains after The interval low level.will bedisplayed reaches acritically whenthe battery Make to sure for sufficient check charge. the battery A warning – – situations: shooting willbeinterruptedInterval orcanceledinthe following inmalfunctions. result location orinaplacewith hightemperature andhumiditymay shooting overInterval anextended oftimeinacold period

if the camera isswitched off if the camera isdepletedif the battery EXPOSURE BRACKETING You can select the desired number of exposures (3 or 5). The EN exposure difference, which can be set viaF-Stops , can be up to Many attractive objects are rich in contrast, which means they 3 EV. Picture mode have very bright and very dark areas. The image effect can be dramatically different, depending on which of these areas you ▸ Select Drive Mode in the main menu choose to align your exposure with. The automatic bracketing ▸ Select Exposure Bracketing function in aperture priority mode allows you to produce several ▸ Select the desired number of pictures in the submenu under alternatives with graduated exposure values and varying shutter Frames speeds. You can then select the picture you like best or use ▸ Select the desired exposure offset in the submenu underF-Stops relevant picture editing software to calculate an image with a ▸ Select the desired Exposure Compensation value in the sub menu particularly broad contrast spectrum (HDR). • The marked exposure values change positions according to the settings selected. In the case of exposure compensation, the scale also shifts. A • The selected exposure compensation value will be applied to B the entire exposure series. C ▸ Shutter release

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A Number of pictures B Exposure difference between the pictures C Exposure compensation D Light value scale E Exposure values of the images marked in red (The scale will be offset by the relevant value if exposure compensation is set concurrently.)

81 EN 82 Picture mode • • • • • • Notes pressed. istaken ofpictures series each timethe shutter button is the activeThe functionremains untilanother functionisselected in values. maya series betaken consequently with the sameexposure willbetaken ofpictures numbers Several regardless. in pictures set(depending onthe shutter originally speed).Thespecified The focus range for automatic bracketing may belimited exceeded. slowest shutter speedspecifiedunder will not change bracketing. during Thismay meanthat the also beappliedto allother i.e.the ISOvalue inaseries, pictures calculated by automatically the camera for will picture the raw automaticWith enabled,the ISOsensitivitycontrol sensitivity combination. depending onthe available shutter speed/aperture range forThe working automatic bracketing may be limited overexposure. exposure/ sequence: underexposed/correct The picture activated. Appears onthe LCD Appears panelifthe bracketing functionis Drive Mode submenu.Ifnoother functionisselected, another Maximum Exposure Time is • • Notes ▸ ▸ ▸ delay. We isplacedonatripod. that recommend the camera The self-timerfunctionallows with pictures apreset taking time SELF-TIMER

the activeThe functionremains untilanother functionisselected in istaken.picture In self-timermode,the exposure value isset before just the • • Shutter release Select Select shutter button. by the pressing self-timerdelayA running timecanbecanceledatany time delay time. countsdownThe self-timerLEDatthe ofthe front camera timeuntilexposureThe remaining iscounted down onscreen. Drive Mode Drive Mode Self Timer 2 s Timer Self submenu. inthe mainmenu MENU / Self Timer 12 s Timer Self button and restarted by button the pressing andrestarted AUXILIARY DISPLAYS CLIPPING EN The Clipping display marks bright or dark areas in the image Picture mode GRID lacking definition (bright areas flash in red; dark areas flash in The grids divide the image frame into multiple fields. They facilitate blue). To adjust these displays to specific conditions or your picture composition and an exact camera orientation. The grid line compositional ideas, you can specify limit values, i.e. the level of distribution can be adjusted to fit the object. over/underexposure at which they appear. The Clipping display therefore offers a very simple and exact means for checking and adjusting your exposure settings.

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▸ Select Capture Assistants in the main menu -3 2 1 0 1 2 3+ 12MP 8234 ▸ Select Grids ▸ Select the desired setting ▸ Select Capture Assistants in the main menu (Off, 3x3 Fields, 6x4 Fields) ▸ Select Exposure Clipping ▸ Select Clipping Enabled ▸ Select On/Off • The two other lines are not selectable (= gray) when the function is deactivated. Note • The clipping display always refers to the currently displayed cropped section.

83 EN 84 Picture mode ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ composition ideas. theseadjust displays to specificconditionsorinlinewith your own ofoverexposureat whatdegree they willappear, sothat you can You canset athreshold value for these displays, i.e.definea value SETTING LIMITVALUES

( valueSelect the desired Select ( valueSelect the desired Select Select Select 200 0 to to to to 20 Capture Assistants ) 255 Upper Limit Lower Limit Exposure Clipping ) inthe mainmenu and transverse axes objects,e.g.architecture.and transverse ofcritical alongthe longitudinal indicators exact ensure orientation camera These showThe integrated oftheitsorientation. camera sensors LEVEL GAUGE On screen, the horizon is denoted by a long line across the center HISTOGRAM EN of the image on its transverse axis. Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the picture. The Picture mode – in zero position = green horizontal axis shows the graduated values from black (left) – in tilted position = red through gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the number of pixels at each brightness level. This type of rendering allows an additional quick and easy assessment of the exposure setting.

The longitudinal axis is indicated in zero position by two short lines in the gray bars to the left and right of the image center. – in zero position = green – in tilted position = red ▸ Tap and hold the shutter button • The histogram appears. Notes • The histogram is always based on the brightness displayed; depending on the settings used, it may not represent the final exposure. • In picture mode, the histogram should be regarded as a "trend indicator”. • The histogram during rendering may differ slightly from the one during exposure. Note • Histogram is available only in full screen mode. • The camera will switch the aspect of the level gauge autono- mously for pictures taken in portrait format.

85 EN 86 Picture mode • Important be guaranteed whenusingany other flashunit. functioncannot but cannot Correct viathe becontrolled camera. center contact units like the SF 40.Other flashunits,which incl. TTLflashmetering, is available only for Leicasystem flash manual, inthis instruction scopeoffunctions described The entire COMPATIBLE UNITS FLASH subject, reflective ceilings, automaticallyetc.) are considered. settings, distance exposureto the main (e.g.filters, aperture immediatelyfires after, factors All i.e.during influencing exposure beforetaking Themainflash pre-flashes the actualpicture. or more flash intensity one determinesby firing The camera the necessary PHOTOGRAPHYFLASH and/or the flashunit. damage toMonochrom may inirreparable result the camera The useofincompatible flashunitswith your Leica M10 , canbesafely via fired theLeicaM10Monochrom, only haveonly apositive • Note ▸ ▸ DETACHING UNIT THEFLASH ▸ ▸ ATTACHING UNIT THEFLASH

when no accessory isattached (e.g.aflashunit). when noaccessory Make shoecover isalways that sure the inplace accessory Detaching the flashunit andflashunit Switch off the camera • against movement accidental shoe andusethe available) clamping nut(where to it secure Slide the foot ofthe flashunit all the way into the accessory andflashunit Switch off the camera contacts andthereforecontacts causemalfunctions. shoecaninterrupt required Movement insidethe accessory FLASH EXPOSURE METERING (TTL METERING) SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT EN In conjunction with system-compatible flash units (see p.86 ), Operating mode Picture mode the camera offers a fully automated flash mode, which is also available in the auto modes aperture priority and manual setting. TTL Automatic camera control A Aperture priority In aperture priority mode and with manual setting, the camera furthermore allows the use of other interesting flash techniques M The flash exposure must be set to an output level to like flash synchronization and firing with slower shutter speeds than match the aperture and shutter speed settings the max. sync time. determined by the camera. The camera additionally communicates the sensitivity setting to the flash unit. The flash unit can use this information to automatically adjust its range data, provided the device comes with these Set the flash unit toTTL mode to allow automatic control of the displays and the aperture setting selected on the lens is also unit by the camera. entered manually on the flash unit. The ISO sensitivity setting When set to A, subjects with above or below average brightness cannot be altered via the flash unit on system-compatible units, may not be exposed correctly. because the information is received from the camera. In M mode, the flash exposure must be set to an output level to match the aperture and shutter speed settings determined by the camera by setting an appropriate partial light power level. Note • Please read the relevant manual provided with third party flash units regarding their various operating modes.

87 EN 88 Picture mode flashes. The range for HSSflashesissignificantly lower than forTTL Note or calculated shutter speedisfaster than the sync speed(1⁄180 s). p. M10 Monochrom for usewith system-compatible flashunits(see shutter speedsandallexposure modesisavailable inthe Leica automated,A fully HSSflashmode for all camera-controlled Automatic flashactivation at HSS (HIGHSPEEDSYNC.) 86 ). Itisactivated by automatically the camera ifthe selected fast shutter speeds the difference between the two superimposed partial images. the between difference partial the two superimposed The longer the shutter speed andthe faster the motion, the greater – – dependsontwo interdependent factors: "blurriness" aswell of asthe focus degree orblurred, insharp be rendered Whether ofsharpness. ornotdegrees these objectelementswill lit by with withinvarying ambientlightorlitfrom willberendered focus isset correctly. Allother subjectelementsinthe sameframe oflight,provided the burst focus by the short inperfect rendered byAny the always flashwillalmost subjectelementslitprimarily be – – Flash exposures litby are two lightsources: SYNC POINT system-compatible flashunits. toapply settings andfunctionsavailable andin inthis camera The settings inthe following andfunctions described sectionsonly CONTROL FLASH

during recording during the speedofmovement ofthe subjectelements orcamera the shutter speeds Flash ambient light A flash is usually fired at the start of exposureStart ( of Exp.), right FLASH RANGE EN after the first shutter curtain has completely opened the image The usable flash range depends on the aperture and sensitivity window. This may result in apparent contradictions, e.g. the picture Picture mode values set manually or calculated by the camera. It is important to of a vehicle being overtaken by its own light trail. This camera ensure that the subject is within the relevant flash range for allows you to synchronize the flash firing with the end of exposure sufficient illumination. A permanent setting to the shortest (End of Exp.), right before the second shutter curtain closes the available shutter speed for flash mode (sync time) may often result image window. The sharp image will in this case be a rendering of in unnecessary underexposure of those subject elements that are the end of the captured motion. This flash technique creates a not lit sufficiently by the flash. more natural impression of movement and dynamics in the image. This camera allows the fine tuning of the shutter speed used in This function is available with all camera and flash unit settings. flash mode in combination with aperture priority depending on the Factory setting: Start of Exp. conditions of the object or your own picture composition ideas. ▸ Select Flash Settings in the main menu Factory setting: 1/f ▸ Select Flash Sync. Mode ▸ Select Flash Settings in the main menu ▸ Select the desired setting ▸ Select Max. Flash Sync. Time (Start of Exp., End of Exp.) ▸ Select the desired value (1/f, 1/(2f), 1/(4f), 1/125 s, 1/60 s, 1/30 s, 1/15 s, 1/8 s, 1/4 s, 1/2 s) Notes • Do not use synch cables that are longer than 3 m/10 feet. • When using the flash with faster shutter speeds, a difference between the two flash times will be barely discernible or only noticeable for very fast movements.

89 EN 90 Picture mode ▸ ▸ ▸ setting:Factory evening whileretaining the same general lightingmood. inthe outdoors apicture inthe whentaking foreground person exposure ofambientlight,e.g.to regardless brighten the ofa face This functioncanbeusedto selectively orenhanceflash reduce EXPOSURECOMPENSATIONFLASH

Set the value onthe scale • Select Select function isdeactivated ifthe value isset to The submenudisplays ascalewithsetting ared mark. The Flash Settings Flash Exp. Compensation 0 EV inthe mainmenu 0 . • • • • • • Notes via menucontrol.) Leica SF 26,the compensation value beset must onthe camera set beadditionally it must onthe flashunit.(Exception: On the exposure metering inflashmode, compensation isdesired then TTLflash the ofambientlight.Ifasimultaneous measurement An exposure compensation set affect will only onthe camera it. will increase a Minuscorrection it, willdecrease forerange: impact onthe flash APluscorrection a greater flashintensity. Flash compensation will exposure there A brighter flashilluminationwith require Pluscompensation will cannot value conjunction with flashunitsonwhich the correction The menuitem unit. a LeicaSF60andcompensation value isentered onthat flash whenarelevantly equippedoverruled flashunitisattached, e.g. willbe A compensation value on configured the camera integrated used, e.g.LeicaSF 58. compensation functionare on again inthe meantime. resetmanually to how they wereset: initially They effective remain until they are The following appliesfor set compensation values, nomatter Flash Exp. Compensation beset (e.g.LeicaSF26). manually Flash Exposure Compensation 0 , i.e.even isswitched offand ifthe camera isnot available ifflashunitswith an can only beusedin canonly - FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FLASH EXPOSURE DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER EN (with system-compatible flash units)

▸ Switch on the flash unit Picture mode ▸ Set the desired guide number control mode (e.g. TTL or GNC = The flash icon in the viewfinder display of the Leica M10 Mono- Guide Number Control) on the flash unit chrom gives feedback on and indicates various operating states. ▸ Switching the camera on ▸ Set the desired exposure mode, shutter speed and/or aperture setting does not appear • The flash unit cannot fire • It is imperative to take note of the shortest flash sync speed, (despite the flash unit • A correct operating mode must be as it determines whether a "normal" flash or an HSS flash is being switched on set on the flash unit or an HSS-com- fired. and ready) patible flash unit must be connected ▸ Tap the shutter button before each flash exposure to activate flashes slowly • The flash unit is not yet ready for use exposure metering before the picture is • The flash unit may not fire if this step is missed by pressing taken the shutter button down completely and skipping these (2 Hz) settings. lights up before the • The flash unit is ready for use picture is taken Notes • A flash unit that is not ready to flash may cause incorrect remains continuous- • The flash is still ready exposures or error messages. ly lit after shutter • Studio flash systems may have a very long flash firing duration. It release* may therefore be advantageous to select a slower shutter speed flashes rapidly after • Successful flash photography than 1⁄180 s when using such a system. The same applies for shutter release • The flash unit is not yet ready for RF-controlled flash firing for so-called "off-camera" flashes, as (4 Hz)* further use the transmission time may cause a delay. • Serial exposures and automatic bracketing with flash are not switches off after • Flash intensity was insufficient available. shutter release* • Use a tripod to prevent blurring at slow shutter speeds. Alternatively, you can select a higher sensitivity. *only in TTL flash mode

91 EN 92 Review mode – – two are There completely independentReview functionsavailable: REVIEW MODE • • • • Notes

any timeby the tapping shutter button. You cantoggle back playback from modeto modeat recording file name. quality, orthe LCD display blankandonly panelwillremain the In somecases,theimage screen may not have the expected not with this device. recorded It may not bepossibleto that fileswith render were this camera to utilizethearea. fullscreen Recorded not are pictures automatically rotated inReview mode viewed andmanaged for any length oftime Reviewnormal mode,inwhich the stored canbe recordings exposure (Preview) after directly rendering short-term CONTROL ELEMENTS INREVIEWMODE 20 19 18 20 19 18

MENU PLAY LV F 2 2 button 2:45 .8 P button 1 M button /8000 2 2.02.2012 I SO 1 2500 E V 24 23 16 1 2 M P Center button pad Directional Thumbwheel 9 8 99-9000 234/9999 24 INFO 23 16 INITIATE/EXIT REVIEW MODE SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH RECORDINGS EN

▸ Press the PLAY button The recordings are visually arranged in a horizontal reel. When the Review mode end of an image series is reached, the display automatically jumps • The last picture taken appears on the screen. back to the first image in the series. All recordings can therefore • The message No media file to display. appears if the inserted be reached by scrolling either right or left. memory card does not contain any picture data. • The PLAY button function differs, depending on the current Using touch control camera setting: ▸ Swipe to the left or right Initial situation After pressing the PLAY button Full screen display of a Picture mode recording Display of an enlarged cropped Full screen display of the section/or several thumbnails recording

Using button control ▸ Press the directional pad left/right

93 EN 94 Review mode F F 2 2 2 2 for displaysThe configured can beaccessedatany time.Thedisplays an unobstructed view ofthe image. displayed inthe without headerandfooter the information linesfor settings willbe pictures inplace,recorded the factory With INFO DISPLAYS INREVIEWMODE 2:45 2:45 .8 .8 P P Histogram 1 1 M M /8000 /8000 2 2 2.02.2012 2.02.2012 I I SO SO 1 1 2500 2500 and E E V V Clipping willappeariftheseactivated. functionsare 1 1 2 2 M M P P 9 9 8 8 99-9000 99-9000 234/9999 234/9999 INFO INFO • Note ▸ Using button control ▸ Using touch control

shown section. picture The histogram andclippingdisplays always refer to the currently the centerPress button tap the Briefly LCD panel CROPPED SECTION ZOOM EN

You can zoom in to any section of an image for closer inspection. Review mode You have a four-step zoom factor available via the thumbwheel, while zooming is stepless if you use touch control.

Using touch control

▸ Swiping will allow you to move the position of an enlarged cropped section • The rectangle within the frame in the bottom left corner represents the currently magnified section, as well as its position in the image.

▸ Two-finger pinch/spread • The central cropped section of the picture is enlarged.

▸ Double tap • Toggles between max. zoom at the tap position and full screen view.

95 EN 96 Review mode • Note ▸ tion. mode, which willthen alsobedisplayed with the samemagnifica You canmove to onepicture from directly the next inmagnification ▸ ▸ Using button control

camera types. camera It may not bepossibleto enlarge taken pictures with other pad left/right andholdthe Press • in the enlarged image padto the directional Press move the sectionanywhere cropped magnification) (to decrease magnification, increase the right: to the left: Turn the thumbwheel position inthe image. magnifiedsection,as well asits the currently represents inthe corner bottom within theThe rectangle frame left PLAY button the whilepressing directional - ▸ To view other recordings ▸ Using touch control OVERVIEW a specificimage. You can choose 12or20images per overview. images canbeviewed which onone screen, makes iteasierto find functioninwhich several thumbnail an overview offers The camera DISPLAYING MULTIPLE RECORDINGS AT ONCE

Swipe upordown • Two-finger pinch The display toggles 12to from 20thumbnails. Using button control DISPLAYING RECORDINGS IN BLOCKS OF 20 EN ▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the left In this view, you can browse through the blocks easily. Review mode

• 12 thumbnails are shown at the same time. Another turn on 936-954 the thumbwhell increases the number of pictures to 20.

B 954

C

A

▸ Reduce the size of the images until the entire field is framed in red ▸ Press the directional pad left or right as needed 954 B or ▸ Swipe up or down A C

A Currently selected recording B Number of the currently selected recording C Scrollbar

The currently viewed recording is framed in red and can be selected for a closer look. Navigating between recordings ▸ Press the directional pad left or right as needed 97 EN 98 Review mode ▸ or ▸ Using button control ▸ or ▸ Using touch control RETURNING TO FULLSCREENVIEW

Press the Press Turn the thumbwheel to the right Briefly touch the image Two-finger spread PLAY button/the center button ▸ ▸ or ▸ TAGGING RECORDINGS • • Notes simplify the later deletion ofmultiplerecordings. Recordings canbetagged asfavorites to find them quicker or to TAGGING/RATING OFRECORDINGS

• Select the Press • padup the directional Press button. You canexit the Review menuatany timeby the pressing active. canbeselectedOther recordings whilethe Review menuis The recording istaggedThe recording with istaggedThe recording with Rate MENU button . . MENU

REMOVING INDIVIDUAL TAGS DELETING RECORDINGS EN

▸ Press the directional pad down There are several methods available to delete recordings: Review mode • The tag disappears. – deleting individual recordings or – deleting all recordings without a tag/ranking ▸ Press the MENU button – deleting all recordings

▸ Select Unrate Important • Once deleted, recordings are no longer retrievable. REMOVING ALL TAGS Notes ▸ Press the MENU button • Other recordings can be selected while the Review menu is active. • You can exit the Review menu at any time by pressing the MENU button.

▸ Select Unrate ALL • The LED will flash during this operation.

99 100 EN Review mode ▸ ▸ ▸ DELETING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS

• • the centerPress button • Select the Press other saved are recordings onthe card. complete. The message The next willbedisplayed recording oncedeletion is take afew seconds. the deleteThe LEDwillflashduring may Theprocess process. The Delete appears. screen Delete Single MENU button inthe Review menu No media file to display. appears ifno appears • Note ▸ To canceldeletion andreturn to normal the Review mode

when the “Delete” isactive. screen and“Magnify”functionscontinuetoThe “Scroll” beavailable the Press PLAY button DELETING ALL RECORDINGS EN MENU

▸ Press the button Review mode

▸ Select Yes Note ▸ Select Delete Multi in the Review menu • The LED will flash during the delete process. The process may take a few seconds. The message No media file to display. appears after successful deletion.

▸ Select ALL • The prompt Really delete all? appears.

101 102 EN Review mode ▸ ▸ ▸ DELETING UNRATED RECORDINGS

Select the Press • Select The prompt Delete Multi Delete ALL Unrated MENU Really delete all unrated? button inthe Review menu appears. ▸

• • Select other saved are recordings onthe card. complete. Themessage The next marked oncedeletion is appears recording take afew seconds. the deleteThe LEDwillflashduring may Theprocess process. Yes No media file to display. appears ifno appears PREVIEW OF LATEST RECORDING EN

Recordings can be displayed automatically directly after they are Review mode taken to e.g. check the success of the recording quickly and easily. A duration for the automatic display can be configured.

▸ Select Auto Review in the main menu ▸ Select the desired function or duration (Off, 1 s, 3 s, 5 s, Permanent)

Permanent: The most recent recording is displayed until automatic review is ended by tapping the shutter button.

Notes • Various control elements change back to regular Review mode to execute their normal functions while automatic review is selected. The camera will remain in Review mode until it is exited. • Tagging and deleting can only be done in regular Review mode and not during automatic review. • When pictures were taken with the functions Serial exposures or Interval shooting, then the last image in the series will be displayed or – if the save process is still incomplete – the last image in the series saved to the memory card. • Where display times were configured 1( s, 3 s, 5 s) automatic review can be ended immediately by tapping the shutter button.

103 104 EN Other functions objects. Six memory slots provided are to storeobjects. Sixmemory custom settings, conditions/image e.g. accessthem quickly for andeasily recurring storage allows theThis camera permanent ofany menusettings, to USER PROFILES OTHER FUNCTIONS memory card can be transferred to the canbetransferred camera. card memory forcard useonanother Similarly, camera. saved profiles ona Any canbe configured profiles forsaved the camera toamemory profiles yourself. modified ( setting, which isalwaysplus the factory available andcannot be Standard Profile ). You canassignnamesfor the saved ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ RENAMING PROFILES • • Notes ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ Saving settings/Creating aprofile CREATING PROFILES SAVING CURRENTSETTINGS ASAUSERPROFILE

• keyboard your input (seep. andconfirm Enter anamefor the via profile the associated submenu Select aprofile Select Select settings" (seep. inthe section"Resettingdescribed to the camera factory slot bedeleted canonly viatheA memory function with the latest are profiles Existing settings.overwritten the selection Confirm slot Select amemory Select Select control Create custom settings for thefunctionsviamenu desired Profile names must bebetween namesmust Profile inlength. 3and5 characters User Profiles User Profiles Rename User Profile Save as User Profile 110 inthe mainmenu inthe mainmenu ). 51 ) Reset Camera

APPLY/ACTIVATE PROFILES EXPORTING/IMPORTING PROFILES TO/FROM THE EN Factory setting: Standard Profile MEMORY CARD Other functions ▸ Select User Profiles in the main menu ▸ Select User Profiles in the main menu ▸ Select Load Profile ▸ Select Export to Card or Import from Card in the submenu • A list of profile names is displayed. ▸ Confirm the selection ▸ Select a profile Notes • The selected profile is marked asactive . • When importing and exporting, all profile slots are transferred to the card, i.e. including any empty slots. Any existing profiles Note stored in the camera will be overwritten, during the profile • will appear in the original menu list instead of the name of the import. Individual profilescannot be imported or exported. profile used if you change one of the settings for the profile • Any existing set of profiles will be replaced on the memory card currently in use. during an export without an acknowledgment prompt.

105 106 EN Other functions places after the dotplaces after denote orJPG). (DNG the file format beginsat0001again.which The last three the filenumbering 9999 isreached, then anew folder willbeautomatically created, in four digitsdenote the sequential filenumber. Oncefilenumber signify the Thenextthree characters folder number(numerals). settings denotes the"L" from Thefirst factory brand. the camera lettersecond "L1000002.XXX",etc. Thefirst canbeselected, the settings, fileisnamed"L1000001.XXX", the the first factory ofeleven consist The filenamesin these folders In the characters. FILE STRUCTURE can have max.999folders. folder willalways becreated with the next you available number; folder isassignedthe name"100LEICA", the second "101LEICA". A the five last number (numerals), the folder name(letters). Thefirst signify generated the cally three characters folder Thefirst folders. saved are cards inautomati on The files(=pictures) thememory FOLDER STRUCTURE DATA STRUCTURE ONTHEMEMORY CARD DATA MANAGEMENT - • • • Notes after toafter reset the folder numberto 100. andreset card thenumberright picture the memory Format bereset. must numbering folderreached, andall number999andfile9999are A relevant message willbedisplayed onthe LCD panelonce that willbecontinuedfrom number.then numbering afilewith contain ahighernumber, already card the memory willbeginwith 0001again. theShould filenumbering camera, that were cards not formatted with this When usingmemory EDIT FILE NAMES CREATING A NEW FOLDER EN

▸ Select Image Numbering in the main menu ▸ Select Image Numbering in the main menu Other functions ▸ Select Change Filename ▸ Select New Folder • A keyboard submenu is displayed. • A keyboard submenu is displayed. • The input line contains the full file name. Thefour white • The input line contains the full folder name. The five white numerals in the first group can be changed. characters can be modified. ▸ Delete the four selected characters ▸ Delete the five selected characters ▸ Enter a new name of your choice (see p. 51) ▸ Enter a name of your choice ▸ Confirm ▸ Confirm • A prompt appears. Here you decide if you want the file numbers in the new folder to start at 0001 again (Yes) or if the Note numbering should continue (No). • The change to a file name applies for all later pictures as well until a new change is made. The sequential number (second Notes 4-digit group of numerals) will not be affected by the change; it • A file name change also applies to all subsequent folders or until can, however, be reset by creating a new folder. another change is made. • When all user-affected changes are reset, then the folder name will once again be “XXXLEICA”.

RESETTING IMAGE NUMBERING

▸ Select Image Numbering in the main menu ▸ Select Reset Image Numbering • A relevant prompt is displayed.

▸ Select Yes/No Note The name part of a new folder created using Reset Image Numbering remains unchanged. The file numbers in the folder will start again at 0001.

107 108 EN Other functions ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ per picture. You canenter upto under2headings ofinformation 20characters forcopyright your mark files. picture allows youThis camera to enter letters andother asa characters ADDING COPYRIGHTINFORMATION

Confirm Enter (seep. theinformation desired • Select Activate the Select Select A keyboard submenuisdisplayed. Information Camera Information Copyright Information Copyright / Artist function( inthe mainmenu inthe submenu On ) 51 ) ▸ ▸ p. notes the regarding useofGPS"(see "Important Please read level) andwrites into this information theof Exifdata images. (latitude andlongitude,elevation GPSdata abovethe current sea receive will then continuously attached.Leica Visoflex Thecamera receiver anywhere Thisfunctionisavailable inthe world. with only The GPS(globalpositioningsystem) allows the pinpointing ofa (ONLY INCONJUNCTION WITHLEICA VISOFLEX) RECORDING THEIMAGE LOCATION USING GPS

Select Select 4 ) before usingthis function. • – – – status: The “satellite” iconinthe top display indicates the current

GPS On / nogeolocation available data geolocation ago recent most max.24 hrs geolocation recent most max.6 min.ago inthe mainmenu Off

FORMATTING A MEMORY CARD Notes EN • Never switch off the camera while data transfer is in progress. Memory cards that have already been in use with this camera will • All data stored on a memory card will be lost during formatting. Other functions usually not require formatting. An unformatted memory card that is Formatting will not be prevented by the deletion protection set inserted into the camera for the first time must be formatted. We for individual pictures. recommend formatting memory cards from time to time, because • All images should therefore be regularly transferred to a safe residual data traces (data pertaining to individual pictures) may mass storage medium, e.g. the hard disk of a computer. reduce the card’s memory capacity. • A simple formatting process will initially not irretrievably destroy ▸ Select Format SD in the main menu existing data on the card. Only the directory will be deleted, ▸ Confirm the selection which means the data will no longer be directly accessible. Data access can be restored with appropriate software. Only data that is overwritten when new data is saved will actually be irretrievable. • A memory card should be formatted again in the camera if it was formatted in another device, e.g. a computer. • Contact your retailer or Leica Customer Care if the memory card cannot be formatted/overwritten (see p. 138).

109 110 EN Other functions club.leica-camera.com membership: have to register onlineto the camera take advantage ofthis Cloud Foto subscription with You the purchase ofthis camera. will You for the Adobe membership Creative willreceive atemporary image quality. etc. inretrospect sharpness togradation, achieve the possible best editing,you parameters During canadjust resolution. like exceptionallydelivering photographs with incredible low-noise for colorprocessing, algorithms digital provides quality-optimized It allows high-quality conversions ofstored Itfurthermore data. raw room the converter Adobe professional data raw You e.g. inDNG for editingdata format, willneedspecificsoftware USING RAW DATA (DNG) • Note the transfer. FOTOS (seep. to canbeconvenientlyData mobiledevices transferred viaLeica DATA TRANSFER We for reader usingacard theoflarge recommend transfer files. ® . 112 ). Alternatively, canbeusedfor reader a card ® Photoshop ® Light - • • Notes ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ individually. settings, andimage reset from the numbering WLAN profiles, back settings. to You the factory canoptionally exclude the user This functionallows you to reset allyour custom menusettings RESETTING THECAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS

Image Numbering You reset the image separately via the menuitem filenumbering areset.up again Relevant after prompts willappearonscreen. Date language &time,aswell asthe preferred willhave to beset • reject or Confirm keeping the image ( numbering (reject reject or settingsConfirm (confirm keeping the WLAN reject or Confirm keeping ( the userprofiles • reject reset orthe settings Confirm ( factory to • Select The camera willbereset. The camera prompts the regarding settings you canopt to keep. with the mainmenu.Confirming Selecting The prompt Reset Camera No ) No (seep. willcancelthe reset andthe display to willreturn Reset camera to basic settings? inthe mainmenu 107 ) Yes willtrigger additional appears. Yes ) /( Yes Yes ) /( No )/ ( ) No Yes No ) ) ) / FIRMWARE UPDATES UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE EN

Leica is continuously working on the further improvement and ▸ Download the latest firmware version Other functions optimization of your camera. Since many camera functions are ▸ Save the download to the memory card entirely controlled by software, some of these improvements and ▸ Insert the memory card into the camera additions to the functional scope can be installed in retrospect. ▸ Switching the camera on Leica offers firmware updates at irregular intervals, which you can ▸ Select Camera Information in the main menu download from our website. ▸ Select Camera Firmware Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered • This menu item is available only if a current firmware file is your camera. stored on the inserted memory card. ▸ Select Start Update Find out which firmware version is currently installed • A prompt with information about the camera is displayed.

▸ Select Camera Information in the main menu ▸ Check the version information • The current firmware version is displayed next to the menu ▸ Select Yes item Camera Firmware. • The update will start automatically. • Once the process has completed successfully, a relevant mes- More information about registering, firmware updates and how to sage will be displayed and the camera will restart. download them to your camera, as well as any amendments and Notes additions to this manual can be found in the customer area of our • The camera must not be switched off before the update is website at: completed. club.leica-camera.com • The message Battery low will appear if the battery is not sufficiently charged. Please recharge the battery and then repeat the process described above.

111 112 EN Leica FOTOS ▸ mobile device. ofthe LeicaFOTOS aninstallation PC. Thiswillrequire apponthe remotely canbecontrolled The camera usinga smartphone/tablet LEICA FOTOS ▸ or

The appisavailable AppleAppStore™/Google from Play Store™ Scan the following QRcodewith the mobiledevice ▸ ▸ IN THECAMERA mobile device. and the connection mobiledevice for isrequired afirst-time to a ofthe camera Apairing viaWLAN. The connectionisestablished FIRST-TIME CONNECTIONTO AMOBILEDEVICE CONNECTION

Wait onthe LCD untilthe QRcodeappears panel • Select complete. becomes available. may Theprocess take afew minutes to automatically, network willstart The camera onceaWLAN Leica FOTOS inthe mainmenu ON THE MOBILE DEVICE ON THE MOBILE DEVICE EN ▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app ▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app Leica FOTOS ▸ Select the camera model ▸ Select the camera model ▸ Scan the QR code ▸ Confirm the prompt • The process adds the camera to the list of known devices. • The camera connects to the mobile device automatically. ▸ Follow the Leica FOTOS instructions Notes • The relevant icons appear on the LCD panel once a connec- • Should there be more than one known device in the vicinity of tion is established successfully. the camera, then it will automatically connect to the first device Notes responding. A favorite mobile device cannot be specified. • The pairing process may take a few minutes to complete. • We recommend removing rarely used devices from the list of • Each mobile device only needs to be paired with the camera known devices to prevent unwanted connections. once. The process adds the device to the list of known devices. • Disconnect and reconnect if the wrong device was connected.

CONNECTING TO KNOWN DEVICES SHUTTING OWN THE CONNECTION It is recommended to shut down the WLAN provided by the IN THE CAMERA camera, once a connection to a mobile device is no longer needed.

▸ Select Leica FOTOS in the main menu ▸ Select Leica FOTOS in the main menu ▸ Wait until the QR code appears on the LCD panel ▸ Select Turn WLAN off

REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL You can take pictures remotely via the mobile device, and can also change image settings or transfer data to the mobile device. A list of available functions and instructions for their use can be found in the Leica FOTOS app.

113 114 EN Care/Storage • • • • • • • CAMERA HOUSING – – – extended oftime: period We the recommend following willnot ifthe camera beused for an CARE/STORAGE

humid conditions. tosure remove ifitwas usedin the from camera allmoisture will not besubjected to hightemperatures andhumidity. Make Keep sufficiently inadry, ventilated the camera it place,where damagefriction andprotect itagainst accumulation. dust Store to inaclosedandpaddedcontainer the camera prevent not to touch the shutter blades. housingcanberemoved Takecamera with asmallbrush. care and fingerprints. of the inhard reachto corners Tougher dirt withcloth aclean,lint-free the camera toWipe remove stains cloth. dry to wipedown Thenwipeitdown with the thoroughly a camera. Wet cloth withwater, tap asoft anduseit itoutthoroughly wring cloth.can then bewipedaway with adry bemoistenedshould first with a watered-down detergent and cloth. dirt Stubborn dry with asoft, cleantheOnly camera for ground organisms. micro abreeding presents residue Keep your equipment meticulously clean,asany kindofdirt time willbelost) Remove approx. (after 2months the set the date battery and Remove card the memory off Switching the camera of timeto prevent fungal contamination. Do not store inaleather casefor the camera extended periods • • • LENS • • • smudges andrain. Lens capsalsoprotect the lensagainstfingerprint accidental some backlight situationsandincase ofhighcontrasts. thatremember the filter may create unwantedreflections in light in unfavorable conditions(e.g.sand,saltwater spray). Please Attach UVA atransparent filter for optimal lensprotection front damage lenses. the glass ofthe camera cleaning cloths, asthesesoaked are inchemicals, which could anddonot them. iron Neversoftener lens usespectacle These cloths machine-washable are at40°C.Donot usefabric available photography from shopsandother optical retailers. clothsmicrofiber that comeinaprotective andare container lar motion the from center outward. We using recommend that iscompletely offoreign free matter. the lensinacircu Wipe outer lenses.Remove cloth severe more soilingwith aclean,soft suffice willusually brush remove to from dust the A soft-bristle like silicagel. inconjunctionwith only adesiccant or casesisrecommended possible to prevent fungal growth. containers Storage inairtight expose the equipment to airasmuch sunlightandfresh as climates,When usingyourintropical camera make to sure elements. operating repeatedalso recommend anduseofallthe adjustment other willnotthe camera beusedfor anextended oftime.We period threemonths to preventevery if pointshardening the lubrication lubricated. Remember to the press shutter button several times onyourare camera andslidingsurfaces All mechanical bearings by released residue tanning the leather. moist Your besubjected to equipment mightotherwise and moisture Empty you bagcompletely camera ifitever gets wet use. during - • All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on your lens are RECHARGEABLE BATTERY EN lubricated. Make sure to periodically move the focus ring and the

aperture setting ring to prevent seizing if the lens will not be • Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries should only be stored Care/Storage used for an extended period of time. partially charged, i.e. not fully depleted or fully charged. The • Make sure not to apply too much lubricant to the bayonet and camera LCD panel will show the current charge level of the take particular care not to apply grease to the 6-bit encoding. battery. Charge the battery twice a year for around 15 minutes Too much lubricant will result in grease residue lodging in the to avoid deep discharge in case of very long storage periods. gap, where dirt will accumulate. The legibility of the code will be impacted, which may cause malfunctions in digital M models. MEMORY CARDS • Make sure to store memory cards in their anti-static container VIEWFINDER/LCD PANEL when not in use. • Switch off your camera and leave it to stand at room tempera- • Do not store memory cards where they will be exposed to high ture for around 1 hour if condensation has formed on or in the temperatures, direct sunlight, magnetic fields or static camera. The condensation will disappear, once the camera electricity. Always remove the memory card if the camera will temperature has reached room temperature. not be used for an extended period of time. • We recommend formatting the memory card from time to time, because fragmented residual data from deleted files may block some of its storage capacity.

115 116 EN Care/Storage • Note ▸ ▸ ▸ and therefore method areliable to findoutifcleaningisneeded. the sensor. accurate ismore than Thisprocedure avisualcheck Use the may orspecks innoticeable stains result dark onthe pictures. stuck to the glasscover particles ofthe sensor Any ordirt dust DUST DETECTION SENSOR

few seconds.Repeat the asneeded. process available. Thedisplay to willreturn a the previous after screen A relevant message willbedisplayed detection ifdust isnot • Shutter release • Select Select represent dust particles. dust represent willappearontheA “picture” display, inwhich black pixels take a picture of a homogeneous surface (defocussed). The following message appears: Please close the aperture to the largest value (16 or 22), and Dust Detection Sensor Cleaning Dust Detection functionto check ifandhow much ison dust inthe mainmenu.

• Note with the methods above. described particles LeicaCustomercontact ifyou Care unableto are remove the used (follow provided for the instructions the Please product). cleaning sprays, e.g."Tetenal Professional" Antidust canalsobe bellowslow-pressure Somespecialist, without(rubber) abrush. the from dust cover glassof the sensor. We using recommend ionizedgasesUse clean,possibly like airornitrogen to blow loose access to the sensor. Thefunctionwillkeepcleaning yourself. the shutter openandallow Open Shutter andwill therefore incur offering charges. Use the warranty for sensorcleaning(seep. You cansendyourto camera the LeicaCustomer department Care SENSOR CLEANING caused by the userwhencleaningthe sensor. AGLeica Camera willnot accept any for responsibility damages menufunctionifyou feel confident that you cando the 138 ). This service is not part ofthe isnot part ). Thisservice ▸ Select Sensor Cleaning in the main menu. Important EN ▸ Select Open Shutter • Any inspection or cleaning of the sensor should be done in an • Die Message Inspect sensor? appears. environment that is as much as possible dust-free to prevent Care/Storage further contamination. ▸ Select Yes/No • A message will appear on the LCD panel, once the capacity of • The rechargeable battery must have at least 60% remaining the rechargeable battery falls below 40% with the lens aperture capacity for the shutter to open fully open: Please stop sensor cleaning immediately. The shutter will • A warning message Battery too low for sensor cleaning. will automatically close when the camera is switched off. appear if the battery capacity is lower to indicate that the • Make sure that the aperture is unobstructed and that nothing function is currently not available and Yes cannot be selected. can prevent the shutter from closing correctly, as this would ▸ Clean the sensor result in damage to the equipment! • Make sure you follow the instructions below. • Do not attempt to physically blow dust particles off the cover glass of the sensor. The smallest droplets of saliva can cause ▸ Switch off the camera after you finish cleaning stains that will be difficult to remove. • The shutter will remain open for another 10 s for safety • Do not use high pressure compressed air cleaners as they may reasons. also cause damage. • The following message appears: • Avoid touching the sensor surface with any hard objects during Please stop sensor cleaning immediately inspection and cleaning.

117 118 EN FAQ FAQ Camera does not recognize the memory card doesnot theCamera recognize memory doesn'trespond The camera is switched on switches offagain immediately it The camera after won’t switch on The camera switches suddenly itselfoff The camera Camera problems isn'tcharging pilotCharging lightison,butbattery takesCharging too long not process Charging starting isdepletedBattery too quickly issues Battery Problem Battery hasbeenrecharged tooBattery many times Continuous useofLCD panel(e.g.inLive mode) View connection WLAN Permanent Power save modedeactivated LCD panelorEVFset too bright too hotBattery too cold Battery possible causeto beverified Memory card is incorrectly formatted isincorrectly card Memory isnot card compatible ordefective The memory isconnectedThe camera to the LeicaFOTOS app isdepletedBattery Bottom cover incorrectly was inserted incorrectly was inserted Battery too cold Battery isdepletedBattery isdepletedBattery hasbeenrecharged tooBattery many times dirty are contacts The battery too hotBattery ortoo cold connection charger orfaulty polarization battery Incorrect Preview images ofthe recorded (Auto Review) acrivated Format the memory card inthe camera card the memory Format card Replace the memory Deactivate whennot inuse Charge the orreplace battery Check the andlock directionality Check itspolarization (e.g.in pantspocket)Warm the battery Charge the orreplace battery Charge the orreplace battery Replace battery time hasreached the endofitsoperating The battery cloth dry Clean the with contacts asoft, temperature atroom Charge the battery andconnection Check polarization Deactivate Auto Review Replace battery time hasreached the endofitsoperating The battery Deactivate the function whennotDeactivate inuse WLAN Activate power save mode Reduce brightness toAllow cooldown battery before use directly (e.g.inpantspocket)Warm the battery insert andonly Troubleshooting suggestions Menus and displays EN Electronic viewfinder is dark EVF brightness is set too low Set the EVF brightness Display language is not English - Select English in the Language menu FAQ The LCD panel is to dark or too bright/not clear The brightness setting is incorrect Adjust the display brightness Viewing angle is too small View it at a perpendicular angle Favorites menu does not appear The favorites menu is empty Add at least one function Live View stops suddenly or doesn't start The camera is hot due to high ambient temperature, Allow camera to cool down extended Live View operation, extended video recording or serial exposures The brightness in Live View mode is not the same The brightness settings for the LCD panel have no Adjust the brightness settings as needed as in the pictures influence over the exposures The number of remaining exposures does not The exposure requires only very little memory space This is not a fault; the number of remaining exposures count down after a picture is taken is calculated as approximations Recording The camera won’t take a picture/shutter button is Memory card is full Replace the memory card deactivated The memory card is not formated Reformat the memory card (Caution: Loss of data!) The memory card is write protected Deactivate the write protection on the memory card (small lever on the side of the memory card) Dirt on the memory card contacts Clean the contacts with a soft cotton or linen cloth The memory card is damaged Replace the memory card The sensor is overheating Allow camera to cool down The camera has switched off automatically (automatic Switch the camera on again shutdown) deactivate auto shutdown as needed Picture data is being written to the memory card and the Wait cache is full Noise reduction function is working (e.g. after night Wait or deactivate noise reduction photography with long exposure times) Battery is depleted Charge or replace the battery Camera is processing a picture Wait Image numbering has reached its limit. See section "Data Management" No picture is taken The camera is connected to the Leica FOTOS app End connection and reconnect

119 120 EN FAQ Lens information isnotLens information displayed The timeanddate on images stamp unwanted are The timeanddate onimages stamp incorrect are displayed The timeanddate not orare settings incorrect are at1 doesnot numbering start File Selected images cannot bedeleted Review andimage management viewfinderElectronic isdark Image storage takes alongtime The image onthe LCD paneldisplays lots ofnoise available continuousrecording No The flashdoesnot illuminate fully the object Flash won't fire the LCD the istaken picture after panelgoesdark The displaytaken/ is the picture switches offafter time short LCD panel/viewfinder deactivates a very after point pressure the first viewfinder when the shutter button ispressed to Image onthe LCD noiseappears panel/inthe Object is outside the flash rangeObject isoutsidethe flash Automatic bracketing isactivated series orPicture thePressing shutter buttonstill loading whileflashis isdepletedBattery Flash isdeactivated The flashcannot settings beusedwith the current loadtime during istaken, picture Flash loadsafter LCD paneldeactivates Power Save settings activated are opening litwithreducedaperture object isinsufficiently The gain to isincreased aidimage composition ifthe The attached lensisnot encoded Setting was ignored settings incorrect Time are was removed)of time(the battery hasnotThe camera beeninusefor anextended period previously stored contains card images The memory Some ofthe selected images write are protected Switchover between EVFandLCD set incorrectly isactivated Suppression Noise for long-term exposures surroundings Light enhancementfunctionofthe LCD panelindark disabledtotemporarily protect the camera isoverheatedThe camera andthe functionwas Flash iscovered Lens Detection isdeactivated Contact LeicaCustomerContact Service Change the setting Deactivate the functionasneeded Cannot be removed inretrospect an extended oftime period instorageused/remains with adepleted over battery settings isnotCaution: Time ifthe willbelost camera Set the timecorrectly settings andconfigure the correct acharged battery Insert Management"See section"Data setthe file was originally to write protected) Remove write protection (usingthe device with which settingSelect asuitable Deactivate the function Not quality willnot –picture afault beimpacted toAllow camera cooldown or someobject Make the sure th flashunitisnot covered by your finger Move objectintorange flash Change the setting Wait untilthe flashisloaded Charge the orreplace battery Select other flashmode Refer to the offlashfunction-compatible list settings Wait untilthe flashisloaded Change the settings asneeded Not quality willnot –picture afault beimpacted Pictures/recordings are damaged or missing The memory card was removed while the readiness Never remove the memory card while the readiness EN indicator was flashing indicator is flashing. Charge the battery.

The memory card formatting is faulty or the card is Reformat the memory card FAQ damaged (Caution: Loss of data!) Review unavailable The camera is connected to the Leica FOTOS app Terminate the connection The most recent recording is not displayed Preview is deactivated Change the setting Picture quality The picture is too bright Light sensor was covered while picture was taken Make sure that the light sensor is not obstructed Image noise Long exposure times (>1 s) Activate the noise suppression function for long exposure times ISO sensitivity set too high Decrease ISO sensitivity Round white stains, similar to soap bubbles Flash photography in very dark environment: Reflection Deactivate the flash of dust particles Images are out of focus Lens is dirty Clean the lens Camera moved during exposure Use flash or mount camera on a tripod The desired subject elements were not congruent in the Ensure perfect congruence of the superimposed rangefinder images in the split image rangefinder Images are overexposed Flash is activated in bright surroundings Change the flash mode Strong light source in the image Avoid strong light sources in picture composition (Half) backlight falling into the lens (also from light Use the lens hood or change to another subject sources outside the image range) Selected exposure time is too long Select a shorter exposure time or turn the shutter speed setting dial to A The image is grainy or there is image noise ISO sensitivity set too high Decrease ISO sensitivity Unnatural colors and brightness Picture taken in artificial light or extreme brightness Try shorter shutter speeds No images are displayed No memory card inserted Insert the memory card The recordings are video files or were taken with another Transfer the recordings to another device to view them camera Images cannot be displayed File name of the image was changed on a PC Use appropriate software for image transfers from a PC to the camera; available from the Leica Camera AG website

121 122 EN FAQ configuration screen of screen the mobiledevice configuration doesnotCamera appearonthe WLAN working Mobile device connection/image not transfer Cannot pairwith amobiledevice connectiongets interruptedWLAN Smartphones/WLAN Mobile device doesnot camera recognize connectedMobile device to iscurrently another device multiplemobiledevices from inthe vicinity Interference oramicrowave ovensmartphones other from devicesInterference inthe vicinity, e.g.other The mobiledevice istoo away far with was paired the already mobiledeviceThe camera deactivatesCamera whenitoverheats (safety feature) on again functionofthe mobiledevice offand Switch the WLAN Check connection devices Re-establish the connection/remove other mobile devices to distance Increase interfering the devicesBring closerto each other process settings inthe mobiledevice pairing andrepeat Delete the from Bluetooth registration the camera toAllow camera cooldown EN FAQ

123 124 EN MENU Overview MENU OVERVIEW Menu page 1 Main menu JPG Settings File Format ISO Setup Flash Settings Exp. Compensation Exposure Metering Drive Mode Lens Detection 1. Submenu

Exposure Bracketing Interval Toning Sharpness Contrast JPG Resolution Maximum Exposure Time Maximum Auto ISO M-ISO Flash Exposure Compensation Max. Flash Sync. Time Flash Sync. Mode Factory settingsFactory

FAVORITES l l l l l l Available for FAVORITES l l l l l l l l l l

Factory settings Available for EN FAVORITES FAVORITES Menu overview Menu page 2

Auto Review l

Capture Assistants l

Focus Peaking

Histogram

Exposure Clipping

Grids

Exposure Simulation

Focus Aid

Level Gauge

EVF/Display Control l

Play Screen Target

LV Screen Target

Auto Review Screen Target

User Profiles l

Load Profile l

Save as User Profile

Rename User Profile

Export to Card

Import from Card

125 126 EN MENU Overview Menu page 3 Image Numbering SD Format Reset Camera Language &Time Date GPS Leica FOTOS Auto Power Saving EVF Brightness Display Brightness Customize Control 1

LED Customize Wheel Edit Favorites Reset Image Numbering Change Filename New Folder Setting Time Date Setting Time Saving Daylight Time Zone Auto GPS Time 1 Factory settingsFactory

FAVORITES l Available for FAVORITES l l l l l l l l l l l

Factory settings Available for EN FAVORITES FAVORITES Menu overview Menu page 4

Sensor Cleaning l

Open Shutter

Dust Detection

Camera Information l

Camera Firmware

Regulatory Information

Copyright Information

1 This menu item is only available if the Leica Visoflex viewfinder is attached (available as an accessory). 127 128 EN Index INDEX Charge charger status, Charger Center-weighted metering Center button strap Carry Care information Camera C rangefinder Brightness, LCDBrightness, panel Bluetooth B function Basic settings, camera settingsBasic picture B Auto Review Automatic review Auto ISO function Assist App priority Aperture Aperture Akademie, Leica AE-L Adapter Accessory priority) A (Aperture A ...... 10 46 9 116 113 114 105 105 114 140 , , , 31 30 74 47 30 60 60 77 58 62 73 69 75 75 79 38 75 3 Exposure, meteringExposure, methods metering,Exposure flash manual Exposure, long-term Exposure, lockExposure compensation, flash Exposure compensation Exposure bracketingExposure Exposure E Mode Drive DNG Disposal Display, settings pad Directional access Direct Deletion, userprofiles Deletion, recordings Date transfer Data structure Data managementData D Customer service Copyright imageContrast, properties Leica Contact. Connection, mobiledevices Clipping theCharging battery Charge LCD status, panel ...... 64 62 , 81 55 85 , 112 106 101 112 108 108 140 110 140 114 , , , 74 89 76 77 79 92 80 83 74 82 59 47 57 58 63 96 31 29 6 Exposure, modes...... 75 G EN Exposure preview...... 79 General information...... 12 Exposure simulation...... 79 GPS...... 4, 58 Index Exposure time, max...... 77 Grid...... 85

F H Factory settings...... 112 HDR...... 83 FAQ...... 120 Histogram...... 87 Favorites...... 127, 128, 129 Horizon...... 86 Favorites, menu...... 50, 56 HSS...... 90 Favorites, pictures...... 100 File format...... 62 I File name...... 109 Image field...... 65 Firing point, flash...... 90 Image numbering...... 108 Firmware...... 14, 113 Image properties...... 63 Fixed ISO value...... 46, 72 Information display...... 60 Flash...... 88 Information, regulatory...... 5 Flash, control...... 90 Inserting/removing the battery...... 32 Flash, exposure compensation...... 92 Interval shooting...... 82 Flash, exposure metering...... 89 ISO Sensitivity...... 46, 72 Flash, firing point...... 90 ISO value, greatest...... 73 Flash, range...... 91 Flash, setting...... 89 J Flash, synchronization...... 90 Flash units, compatible...... 88 JPG...... 62 Focus button...... 47, 70 JPG settings...... 62 Focusing...... 68 Focus metering methods, via rangefinder...... 68 K Focus peaking...... 69 Keyboard...... 53 Folders...... 108 Folder structure...... 108 L Format...... 62 Language...... 58 Formatting, memory card...... 111 LCD panel...... 27, 48, 59 129 130 EN Index Navigation, menu Name, folder Name, file N Multi-field metering, exposure M (Manualexposure setting) Metering method, exposure Menu screen Menu navigation Menu language Menu control MENU button card Memory Maximum exposure time Manual exposure setting Main switch Main menu Magnifying glass Magnification, Playback/Review mode function Magnification, assist M Long-term exposure Live View Light balance Level Gauge Lens Leica FOTOS Leica Customer Care Leica Academy Legal information LCD panel,setting ...... 10 , 13 , 33 , 67 9 108 111 , 35 , 69 7 , , , , 108 109 117 116 114 140 140 , 52 74 76 74 50 52 58 50 48 77 76 44 51 70 97 70 77 74 76 86 59 4 Rechargeable battery, notes Rechargeable battery, capacity Raw data Rating, recording Rangefinder R Quick access Q user Profile, Problems Power save mode Power save Power off,automatic PLAY button Review mode Review, automatic series Picture, series Picture mode Picture interval Picture, overview Parts, Designations Part P mode,exposure Operating O Number pad Notes, legal reduction Noise ...... 9 81 , 12 , 65 82 , 117 112 100 106 120 105 , , 74 29 56 59 59 59 48 94 81 83 64 82 22 22 75 53 77 4 Recording, delete...... 101 Spot metering, exposure...... 74 EN Recording, marking...... 100 Standby mode...... 59

Recording, rating...... 100 Status screen...... 57 Index Regulatory information...... 5 Storage...... 116 Remote control...... 115 Submenu...... 51 Repair...... 140 Superimposed image method...... 68 Replacement parts...... 3 Switching, mode...... 95 Reset, camera...... 112 Switching off, camera...... 44 Reset Camera...... 112 Switching on, camera...... 44 Reset, image numbering...... 109 Sync point...... 90 Reset Image Numbering...... 109 Resolution...... 62 T Tagging, recordings...... 100 S Technical Data...... 136 Safety remarks...... 8 T function...... 77 Saving, energy...... 59 Thumbwheel...... 47 Scale...... 54 Time...... 55, 58 Scope of delivery...... 2 Time lapse...... 82 SD card...... 10, 13, 33, 111, 117 Time zone...... 58 Self-timer...... 84 Toning, image properties...... 63 Sensitivity, ISO...... 46, 72 Touch control...... 49 Sensor...... 10, 13, 118 Transfer, data...... 112 Sensor cleaning...... 118 Troubleshooting...... 120 Serial exposures...... 81 TTL metering...... 88, 89 Service...... 140 Settings, store...... 106 U Sharpness, image properties...... 63 Update, firmware...... 14, 113 Shutter button...... 45 User-defined operation...... 56 Shutter release...... 45 User profiles...... 106 Shutter speed/aperture combination...... 75 Shutter speed setting dial...... 46 V Smartphone...... 114 Viewfinder...... 26 Split image method...... 68 131 132 EN Index WLAN Wi-Fi/WLAN Warranty W ...... 15 7 7 EN Index

133 134 EN Technical Data A 1⁄4DIN 4503(1⁄4”)withstainless steelinthe base Tripod thread units andLeicaVisoflex viewfinder(optionalaccessory) ISO accessoryshoe withadditionalcontrolcontactsfor Leica flash Interfaces 0 to+40 °C Operating conditions Leica Mlenses,Rlensesviaadapter Compatible lenses Leica Mbayonetwithadditionalsensorfor6-bitencoding Lens mount Front andrearhousingpanels:magnesium Top coverandbottomcover:brass,blackchrome-platedfinish Material SD cardsupto2 GB/SDHC32 GB/SDXC2 TB Storage medium 2 GB/10 sequential recordings Buffer memory 20 050 Order No. 6376 Type no. Digital camerawithrangefindersystem Camera type Leica M10Monochrom Designation CAMERA TECHNICAL DATA Foto: sRGB Color space JPG: 8 bit DNG™: 14 bit Color depth and imagecontent) DNG™: 40-60 MB,JPG(40 MP):10-20 MB(dependingonresolution File size JPG:  DNG™: 7864x5200 pixels(40.89 MP) Resolution DNG™ (rawdata,loss-freecompression),JPG File formats Leica MaestroII Processor Monochrome CMOSchip,activesurfaceapprox.24x36 mm Sensor size SENSOR approx. 675 g(withbattery) Weight 139 x 38.5 x 80 mm Dimensions (WxHxD) 2976 x 1984 pixels (6 MP) 7840 x 5184 pixels (40.64 MP),5472 x 3648 pixels(20 MP), RANGEFINDER/LCD PANEL SHUTTER EN Design principle Shutter type Technical Data Large, bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensa- Metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement tion Shutter speeds Eyepiece With aperture priority set: (A) continuous between 16 min and Suitable for -0,.5 dpt; optional corrective lenses available: -3 to +3 dpt 1⁄4000 s, with manual setting: between 8 s and 1⁄4000 s in half Display increments, between 8 s and 16 min in full increments, B: for long Four-digit digital display with items show on the top and bottom exposures up to 16 min (in conjunction with self-timer T function, i.e. 1. Image field limiter: two lit frames: 35 mm + 135 mm, 28 mm + 90 mm, shutter release = aperture opens, 2. shutter release = aperture closes), 50 mm + 75 mm (automatic switch-over when lens is attached) (1⁄180 s): shortest shutter time for flash synchronization, HSS linear Parallax compensation flash mode with all shutter speeds below 1⁄180s available (with The horizontal and vertical difference between viewfinder and lens is HSS-compatible Leica system flash units) compensated automatically in line with the relevant focus setting Shutter button Congruence of viewfinder and actual image. Two-step (1. step: Activation of the camera electronics including The size of the bright-line frame matches the distance: exposure metering and metering memory lock (in aperture priority – at 2 m: the exact sensor size of approx. 23.9 x 35.8 mm mode); 2. step: firing) – at infinity: (depending on focal length) approx. 7.3% (28 mm) to 18% Self-timer (135 mm) Delay time: 2 s or 12 s – less than 2 m: less than sensor size Drive Mode Magnification Single x0.73 (all lenses) Continuous Low Speed approx. 2.5 fps Large-base rangefinder Continuous High Speed approx. 4.5 fps Split or superimposed image rangefinder shown as a bright field at the Interval center of the viewfinder image Exposure Bracketing

Actual metering basis FOCUSING 50.6 mm: 69.31 mm (mechanical metering basis) x x0.73 (viewfinder Working range magnification) 70 cm to infinity LCD panel Focus Mode 3” TFT LCD, 1,036,800 dots, touch control available Manual: (focus assist functions Magnification and Focus Peaking available) 135 136 EN Technical Data Optionally atthe1. or2.shuttercurtain Synchronization Via accessoryshoe withcentralandcontrolcontacts Flash unitconnector EXPOSURECONTROL FLASH ISO 160to100000 ISO sensitivityrange 3 or5exposures,upto±3 EV,in1⁄3 EVincrements Automatic bracketing ± 3 EVin1⁄3 EVincrements Exposure Compensation below themeteringrange Flashing ofthelefttriangularLEDinviewfinderindicatesvalues EV -1 toEV 19ataperture32 At roomtemperatureandnormalhumidityforISO 200ataperture1.0 Measuring range Manual (M):manualsettingforshutterspeedandaperture manual aperturepreselection Aperture prioritymode(A):automaticshutterspeedcontrolwith Exposure modes ment, multi-fieldmetering measuring onthesensor:Spotmetering,center-weightedmeasure curtain ontoameasuringcell:stronglycenter-weighted;when When measuringthelightreflectedbybladesof1.shutter Metering principle/method TTL (exposuremeteringthroughthelens),withworkingaperture Exposure metering EXPOSURE Auto ISO : ISO 200toISO 100000 - Chinese, Traditional Chinese,Korean,Portuguese English, German,French, Italian,Spanish,Russian,Japanese, Simplified Menu languages Data iswrittentoExifheaderofthepicture files Optional, notavailableeverywheredue tocountry-specificlegislation. Only withLeicaVisoflexviewfinderattached (optionalaccessory) GPS access method:infrastructuremode channel 1-11,encryptionmethod:WLAN-compatibleWPA™/WPA2™, Complies withIEEE802.11b/g/nstandard(standardWLANprotocol), is availablefromtheAppleAppStore™orGooglePlayStore™. WLAN functionforconnectiontotheLeicaFOTOSapp.Theapp WLAN EQUIPMENT Flash ExposureCompensationviatheflashiconLED Displays inflashmode ± 3EVin1⁄3 EVincrements Flash exposurecompensation 2 siliconphotodiodeswithconverginglensinthebaseofcamera Flash measuringcell SCA3502 M5adapter (SF 40, SF 64,SF 26),orflashunitscompatiblewiththesystem Using center-weightedTTLpre-flashmeteringwithLeicaflashunits Flash exposuremetering sync timeisundercut TTL linearflashmodewithHSS-compatibleLeicasystemunitsif Flash synctime :1⁄180 s,slowershutterspeedsavailable,automaticchangeoverto (intheviewfinderonly) POWER SUPPLY EN Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-SCL5) Technical Data 1 lithium-ion rechargeable battery, rated voltage 7.4 V; capacity 1100 mAh, max. charging voltage/current: 1000 mADC, 7.4 V; operating conditions (in the camera): +0 to +40°C; manufacturer: PT. VARTA Microbattery, Made in Indonesia Charger (Leica BC-SCL5) Inputs: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 300 mA with automatic switch-over or 12 VDC, 1.3 A; output: DC, rated voltage 7.4 V, 1000 mA / max. 8.25 V, 1100 mA; operating conditions: +10 to +35°C; manufacturer: Guangdong PISEN Electronics Co. Ltd., Made in China

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